What are these?
 

I was given some fabric and these were in it. They are made of a very heavy flannel and have 2 layers of fabric on each square so they are very thick. I'm not sure what someone was making, I guess these are the extras. There are 18 plus 4 more squares of just fabric which you see at the bottom of the picture. Each completed piece is 6 1/2" square.

So is there anything I can do with these? I can't imagine sewing them together in the normal way since the corners would have a total of 8 layers of very heavy weight flannel.

Thanks!!

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Ah, never made one of those. But there are only 18, must be what's left. If they were regular weight, I'd probably make a table runner out of them. But these are so darn heavy....

Could they have been meant for chenille?

I would put matching fabric together and see what you've got. Go from there.

Could you bind them off and use them for coasters.

Dunster probably nailed it. I vote chenille as well.

I don't think chenille...they're only 6 1/2" squares...I vote for rag look

When I first learned to make rag quilts, I was taught to sew 2 squares of flannel together across the center and unfold them to yield a 2-layer square with both sides showing the right side of the fabric. I'm sure they were for a rag quilt.

Sew them together for a pillow?

I like the pillow idea! My sofa cushions could use a new look. Now I have to figure out how to do a rag quilt. Thanks!!

She might have been starting some sort of rag quilt.

These look like they were left overs from a rag quilt

Rag quilt, I'm thinkin' too...

Rag quilt sounds like a great idea. Make it as big as you can. We have a "cat blanket" which just covers the lap for our cat who still has his claws.

Could they become pot holders?

If they're really heavy, perhaps they were for making bags? The super heavy felt would be to give it body... just thinking...

My 1st impression is for a rag quilt. worth a try, you could make a rag purse/tote bag combination.

Thanks for all the replies. I looked up how to make a rag quilt and decided it's not something I'm interested in pursing right now. In order to fit all my new fabrics on my shelves, I am giving some away. I've added these items to the give away pile. I included a description of what they are and what can be done with them based on your comments. I'm giving them to a new sewist so hopefully she'll make something nice with them.

You are wise. I'm sure she'll be tickled pink to get some nice things. Just like Christmas.

Pot holders????

Make a doll quilt, won't have to add batting.

If they are thick and heavy, could they be used as a base for casserole carriers? table runner or placemats? Perhaps put together as you would a quilt as you go project so that you are sashing them together rather than seaming them.

What a cool idea! Thanks for sharing.