I would sketch out my design plan first. To keep it from being a bunch of blocks above and below the center panel, I'd cut it into three blocks and use the left side in the left side of the top row, the center of the panel in the center of the center row and the right side of the panel in the right side of the bottom row. Some of the 30 colors would work well with the colors in the dresser scarf.

Can't wait to see what you come up with! Please post pics when you're done. I would think you could easily make 3 separate blocks from this. The fabric definitely looks thin, so added a non-woven fusible interfacing to the back of it will give it extra strength and make it last longer.

Good luck!

Yes the 30s repo would be perfect.

Darling piece!! In "my day" we called a dresser piece a scarf. I learned to embroider on "scarves."

That was what she called it...a dresser scarf. I couldn't remember what she called it. :)

i think you are on the right track by just adding to it

I'd suggest adding a light weight fusible interfacing to also help hold the embroidery stitching in place.
I have confidence that you will make a masterpiece!! :)

"dresser scarves" LOL I've got maybe 3 dozen to do something with.


I'd frame it all around to make it bigger. Then I might cut two bias strips to frame the middle section.

You may want to do an internet search on using vintage linens in quilts. There may be some valuable information out there that will help you, such as fusible or not. Just saying. I love the dresser scarf- it is so sweet. I think that getting her input would be nice too.