You could put some quick crazy quilt blocks together, then look for embellishments. I like to use prewashed starched muslin for the foundation. I have a few blocks I'm working on scattered here and there. Got some old slips and doilies from estate sales and bric brac. old beads from old necklaces. Fancy dresses from estate/thrift stores have great lace and beading for embellishments. BAby clothes that have cotton lace or smocking. Got a wedding dress last year at thrift store. Ugliest thing one would even want to wear but had lots of beads and lace and embroider. Overkill for some people but great source for embellishing and the underskirt will be great for starter. bridesmaid dresses. Save those zippers and button strips. I leave the strips attached to the material. That way they're all in one spot and not flying all over. Most of the zippers are in pretty good shape for other projects.