Repurposing old quilts

Upcycle old, worn quilts into works of art and unique home decor. Make jewelry, pot holders, seasonal home decor, and more.

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.

This quilted pumpkin tutorial makes a really cute and unique fall decoration. Plus, stay tuned for some super helpful tips.

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…

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…

Make your own charming farmhouse style banner with an old tattered cutter quilt. Add warmth and cheer to your home or antique booth! #vintage #antique #quilt #DIY #bunting #banner #farmhousestyle

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

In a recent blog post I told you that my friend Connie had been looking for a cutter quilt. After that post I had several people write and ask, “What is a cutter quilt?” I call any quil…

Never throw away an old quilt! They can be used to create all kinds of decor. This post shows how I used an old cutter quilt and transformed it into primitive Easter decor. It requires minimal sewing ability! These make a great bowl filler! #vintage #quilt #easter #primitive #sewing #easy #upcyclye #repurpose #repurposing

Make an easy Christmas stocking from a piece of old quilt, using this free printable pattern. My favorite heirloom Christmas stockings!