Decorator Fabric Ideas
 

I accidentally ordered these fabrics online, thinking they were quilting fabric. (one of the perils of ordering online, I guess).

What would you use these decorator fabrics for? I need some ideas....

The only think I can come up with are bags, grocery bags. The prints are so large. They are 100% cotton, so I washed them to preshrink them.

Thanks in advance!

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They are pretty! Are the washable? If so, why not use them in a quilt?? I have used several decorator fabrics in quilts. If you just don't like them for quilts, what about totes, accessory zipper bags or aprons??

I have made an entire quilt with those..

It's sad that you don't have the fabrics you were expecting but I suspect you may not have read the description thoroughly. I buy lots of fabric online but remind myself to double check everything before clicking "buy".
I messed up recently when ordering 1 1/5 yds of 6 fabrics. When they arrived, I found that my finger didn't get the amounts right so I was short on two of them. I had to chg my plans for those two.
Im sure you'll think of something good to make with yours.

Pat

I agree ... clearly they're 100% cotton and washable, so why not use them? Is it the size of the print that you don't like? Some websites you just can't tell how large the print is. The better ones show a ruler, some tell the size of the reprint which is somewhat helpful, and others don't tell you anything at all - and to make matters worse, it seems that they will take a picture of larger prints from further away to get all the print, but when the thumnail picture is the same size as all the others, you just can't tell. I've learned to just not shop at sites where I can't decipher the size of the print.

I've made quilts with them. once I made a whole quilt using the same type of fabrics
that were scotchguarded. I loved that quilt, one of my favorites and it didn't get dirty!!!
why isn't all quilting fabrics scotchguarded??

If they are washable, use them for a quilt otherwise I like to make those bags for grocery shopping.

Large prints are great for fussy cutting. I used a chintz fabric in that manner and it was so pretty. They would be nice as backing on lap size or wall quilts. I would use them like quilting fabric. Some of the prettiest designs are in decorator fabrics, alas...sometimes they are heavy, heavy barkcloth or similar.

Make a quilt using random big squares or rectangles with a sashing that would pull them all together for the intended room....simple and very fast, but still classy....then do some great quilting to set off the fabrics...the fabrics are probably a bit looser weave, so will ravel easier.....use a smaller stitch length.

I have purchased fabrics online too, when they arrive the design/prints are much larger than I expected, now I only buy if they state what size fabric is scanned on their website.

big decorative pillows or to re cover outdoor/indoor furniture??

I like the big decorative pillow idea. I see table cloths, place mats and maybe kitchen curtains.

You beat me to it! Exactly what I was going to suggest!

I would make a quilt with those!

All suggestions are great ideas. I have some fabric like that from estate sales. Have seen lots of quilts with big prints. Like Bonnie Hunter says; If you don't like the fabric print just cut it into smaller blocks. I can see rail fence patterns, Drunkard's Path, and few others. Check out MSQC videos. dresdens, kaleidescopes.

Can you used them as backing for an quilt? It would be cute to mix several together .

I like to use decorator fabric with prints like those for travel accessories: laundry bag, curling iron holder, small drawstring bags for things like cords for phone, I-pads, etc., shoe bags. Makes travel more fun to take along a bit of home.

Make a quilt and some accent pillows.

Pillow cases?

You've got some great colors and prints, you're going to have so much fun. What pattern are you going to use? I've made a number of quilts using decorator fabrics before. The big thing is washing them first, so your quilt will be washable (and you have already done that). I found that living in Yuma, AZ at the time, I didn't need to add batting (but I also used tapestry style fabrics). I've made a couple more quilts using decorator fabrics (love triwall, had a chair covered in the black and white and used the what and black for the quilt and shams), loved it but so did the people who bought my house (was selling the house furnished, so I sold the quilt with the house). Have fun, please show pictures of your finished quilt?

A beach/picnic type blanket?

Recover your ironing board. Those fabrics are so pretty, I'd like to see them very day!
A hamper, appliance covers, bed runner, sewing machine cover, wallet, chair caddy, wall hanging, and then of course the window treatment.
You could probably get TONS more ideas off of Pinterest.

Since you have already preshrunk the fabrics, they appear to be in good shape. I'd surely use them in a quilt. They are lovely prints. Can't wait to see what you decide to make.

Decorator pillows, curtains, covering smaller items like footstools, handbags, totes, especially totes for grocery shopping.
Bet you'll think of lots of things along with the aforementioned, quilts. Have fun with the fabric!

Oh my gosh, so many great ideas! Thank you all, I can't wait to get started.

The fabrics are very well coordinated. I would use for a quilt also. But I can also see it as a slipcover for a simple chair (i.e., a simple bedroom slipper chair). You could use one for the back, one on the right arm, another on the left, another for the seat, another for the flip seat, all around the outside, etc. It would become a real conversation piece. Or placemats, table runner, throw pillows or even a jacket using a different fabric for each component (serge your seams and just line the sleeves). You error should provide some awesome prizes!! Please keep posted on your decision and finished project.

Since you have discovered that they are cotton, and washable, why not use them in a quilt. I have used decorator fabrics in quilts, so I say go for it. Otherwise, you could make pillows, cushions, of course bags of all kinds, the uses are endless. Just stretch your imagination and you should come up with beautiful results, especially with those fabrics.

I thought of this idea too. I need to use some to cover some cushions on my porch chairs.

They also make pretty pillow s