What would you do with this fabric
 

I found this fabric at a thrift shop near me and picked it up without a clue as to what I would do with it. I looked online to see if I could find the pattern and get ideas from there but didn't see anything. Would you use the panels as they are or cut them up?

If you have enough of it, you could do a stack and whack design.

Ummm I have about 20 yards:eek: or more

with 20 yards, you could try all kinds of things! How big are the rectangles? Are they big enough to be pillows? or small enough to be pot holders?
They make me think of picture frames...
I love the floral pattern in your closeup picture -- might be a good one to use to practice FMQ -- do a quilt sandwich with a nice plain fabric as backing, and FMQ following the pattern in the print. Use a contrasting thread in the bobbin, so that the backing side is really your finished work.

It's really a rather odd print, isn't it. A big flowy skirt maybe?

Wow..how did you come across 20 yrds of it? I looks like hankies to me. Sweet print.

I really like your fabric. It sounds like you could do several quilts with it. What about a whole cloth quilt. There was someone on the board that made a log cabin type quilt with fabric that had a border like this. I am sure you will get lots of ideas from people on this board.

stack and whack was my first idea also... very pretty

You could look up the pattern that uses old hankies to make butterflies. I have one of those started using a block print for my butterflies. :thumbup: on your thrift store deal.

Pillows for the sofa.

Stack and whack is a great idea, and you have lots to back it too! I have some big pieces from a friend who cleaned out - one is 15 yards (it's a floral - pink roses on a navy background). I have been thinking about using it - I think stack and whack it will be!!! I even have the ruler ...

Thanks for the many ideas. Since I have so much of this stuff I may try one of each.

I look at that fabric as being basically 2 different prints.
A flowery one and a blue one.
You could cut out the blue centres, and cut the floral into pieces and use them to in two totally different quilts, introducing other fabrics like white, green and pink.

You could use the printed borders as frames and use the middle fabric in quilts, you could cut the printed borders and use them as borders, you could try broderie perse. You could make pincushions, needle cases, chemo caps, cosmetic bags, tote bags, beach bags. You could use them as backing and applique something in the middle. You could make a summer skirt or caftan or cut it into strips and make a little jacket. You could make potholders, place mats, hot pads, or a table runner. You could introduce other fabrics from your stash and come up with a ton more ideas. Have fun with it!

This is a good idea

Thank you for the great ideas.

I recently made dinner napkins--sew two together, turn, and stitch around the edge. We've been using them a lot!

How about a 4 patch pansy. There have been several photos on this site. It is like a Stack n Whack but done with four squares instead. Instructions were found on Connecting Threads website. Have fun !!

Another idea is to cut the individual "tiles" apart and use alternate blocks of a coordinating fabric with killer quilting. But, a stack and whack is my favorite so I use it whenever I can.

I'd do the stack & whack on one side and use the remainder for the backing fabric....and use a coordinating color from the fabric for the borders, sashing and binding. It would be beautiful.

I'd cut them apart, hem them, and use them for hankies or bandanas.

Here's another one...MSQC. Has a tute called exploding squares---I think that's the name...anyway looks like square in a square..using these as the centers....solid as the other part...maybe set on point........20 yds..wow. Have fun whatever you do....

I see all different ideas with this fabric but my favorite are the stack and whack and the "hankie" butterflies.

Pretty! Stack and whack comes to mind .ooh wait a min....20 yards? Wow...it's pretty enough to just make a quilt from it by a solid border to pick up lighter color from it. And quilt it as is! Then make shams from it for bed.

Here's my intake on this fabric: shoulder wrap, 2 of them make wrap skirt, pants, panels for quilting, one lady had great idea, stack/whack, frame them, and wall plaques, blouse,

Not sure of the size but you might consider some napkins for the dining table?

My thoughts, too Terri...My Girlfriend gave me a pattern and 6 panels to go with a Jewl Box pattern named "Sea Blossom". If you are creative, you could use that style which is stack n whack but in different shapes to create the blocks. You really need to see the pattern to understand. www.phillipsfiberart.com is her web site.


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If you have 20 yards, you could do whole cloth quilt and cut squares for accents on others or make a lot of charity lap quilts.

I see a Card Trick like the ones using border fabrics.

if this were my fabric, I would decide how much of it I wanted to use and sell the rest through this forum. I made a quilt using panels which had a border like log cabin blocks. I only had 12 squares so used them as the outside of the bed top and made 4 log cabin blocks using matching colors to fill the inside of the panels. I used the same matching colors to make wide borders and it fit a queen side bed which my DS and DILl use as their bedspread. I love the design of this fabric.

I also think it would be perfect for a stack and whack

Like the butterfly quilt idea , or you could make a quilt with those colors and use this for the backing.

I bought several yards of fabric that, I think, was supposed to be pillow tops - on sale. Looks like yours only pink flowers. I cut out the squares, turned them on point and added sashing. On the side set-in triangles, I thought were too plain, so I cut out a flower and appliqued it on the plain cream corners. This ended up a king sized quilt. Also made two more quilts from the fabric and still have more. Each is different layout. You just have to use your imagination. Have fun.

I would make a stack and whack and I would also use it for a backing on another quilt! That is great fabric!

OK, I am showing my ignorance here, but how does one take a square such as this and do stack and whack with it? I can't seem to apply the concept as I understand it to this type of fabric.
Do you match up the layers? 6? 8? Cut into strips? How wide? Please give me the details as I have some similar I'd really be interested in using this way if I could but grasp the concept! LOL

They would make great tote bags.....just line them.

Stack and Whack but make each a bit different. You have enough to end up with different design spirals, even though there is some waste. Example: http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/or...120e46a12c.jpg or http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/...tack_whack.htm

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I would find a nice backing and make a really nice big quilt, or you could do the front and back the same.. That might be interesting!! You'd still have enough to make pretty matching pillowcases and/or throw pillows to go with the quilt.. It is such a pretty print, I love it, lucky you!i

WOW! How creative everyone is. What great ideas for a stunning fabric. When I saw it I immediately thought of broderie perse and trapunto on the left overs from the grand project.

Its really beautiful !! You could always sell me some LOL!!! I would like to make a baby quilt for my son friend who are expecting their first baby in aug. I think it would be so cute. If you are interested please PM me as cost. LOL!