Repurposed old quilts ideas

In my wanderings I have come across several AMAZING old quilts that were handsewn, beautiful, unique, and....FALLING APART! It always makes me a little sad, because I wonder if one day that will me MY quilts. I've never purchase one of these un-loved quilts but after seeing Terri's post, I wish I had. Terri from over at Cherished Treasures has the perfect solution for those tattered quilts. She turns them into AMAZING throw pillows. Check these out: Aren't they amazing. I know next time I…

From vintage tablecloths to old bed sheets, vintage linens are a great source of crafting fabric. And here's some upcycling inspo for you!

Sarah Chitwood | Sewing with Chickens on Instagram: "Ovenmitts repurposed from worn, vintage quilts will be available on my website Saturday, January 27th at 5pm est time. I will have vintage quilt hearts available as well. Please know that the quilts used to make these ovenmitts were true cutter quilts, and these ovenmitts contain MANY stains and worn areas. It's authentic, vintage character, but the look may not be for everyone. Having said that, my ovenmitts are made to be USED. They have…

Old quilts have a special place in my heart, and I’m sure they do in yours too. Whether it’s a family quilt made by my great-grandmother, a vintage quilt I found at a thrift store, or an antique quilt picked up at an estate sale, these pieces hold so much history and charm.

Heather Whitworth on Instagram: "Repurpose, Reuse, Reincarnate….however you want to say it, I love giving new life to old things. This quilted pillow sham was really cute and great quality, but it just didn’t go with any of our beds/pillows, and virtually had no use in my home as is. But now… I have multiple places for it to go. ✂️🧵🪡 #sewingiscool #upcycler #smallbusinessowner #shadesofheatherdesigns #seamstressesofinstagram #sewist #seamstresslife #lovetosew #makersgonnamake…

The tables we used for Hope's party are 60 inch round. The church provided white tablecloths and I new I wanted to add a pop of pretty color but I didn't have enough time to take on a big sewing project. I remembered that I had a vintage Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt that was in really bad shape. I had purchased it with the intent of making it into something new. I found a large round container and I traced 17 circles on it with a thick sharpie marker. Then I cut out the circles (the…

Great Grandma's Quilt Today, we are honoring my mom's sister who passed away several months ago. Since all of the cousins are gathering together we thought this would be a good time to finally share great grandma's quilt. My mom received it back in 1968 when she passed and it was in pretty bad shape back then. It's had a home in various closets over the years and my sister, mom and I have talked many times about finding a way to preserve it and share it with other family members since it…

A Window Display Jaime Costiglio at That’s My Letter has created a wonderful display by framing a quilt inside a window frame. If you want to introduce a punch of color to your home, then this idea is worth giving a try to. Cute Quilt Hearts Image via: Hens Teeth Pom Pom Trim Placemats Renee of Sewn with Grace cut circles out of old quilts and then she sewed a pom pom trim along the edges and these lovely placemats came into existence. A Bunting Banner Etsy Shop Sugar And Spice has created a…

Some vintage quilts are in gorgeous shape and can still be used on a bed...but then there are others that are falling to pieces! When I found one at a thrift st…