I have used canvas drop cloths from Home Depot for years for other things than painting. We used to do pre-1840's re-enactment/mountain man era. We bought our wall tent from a company and it was just canvas, good old heavy marine canvas. Well we didn't buy a fly, floor cloth or anything else and we needed those. A friend told us to go to the Home Depot and check out the paint tarps made of canvas. We did and the cost was probably half if not less than what we would have paid through the company that made the tent. All we had to do was buy a gallon of waterproofing to water proof. I even bought some of the light weight drop cloths and made breeches for my husband out of the fabric. Cheaper than buying duck cloth at JoAnns. Hardware stores sometimes have some of the coolest tools to use for more than what they are intended for.

great ideas thanks, what about kids painting smocks, or painted rugs for outdoors, I think you have to coat it with
satin or gloss like maybe modge podge.

Just saw this, it is great and would b good to use for the dogs to lay on outside and as a bed for them for sure, weather would not ruin it...thanks

I know some of the ladies used them to paint the floor cloths a few years back. I believe they could be painted on both sides, them use a poly finish and use them outside. Would be great.

Love this idea and the sewmanyways blog is awesome!!!

wow, great idea, thanks

thanks for the tip... will have to check this out...

Sounds look a good deal. But I'd be sure to wash it first to see how much it might shrink.

this is true...but I would suggest the laundry mart BIG washer!

I just did a search at Home Depot, and they have th drop cloths in several sizes. Not a bad deal.

Thanks for letting us know.