How many ways can you use fabric?

I always ask people what their intended project is when they buy fabric and although not
everyone has a plan in mind when they fall in love with beautiful fabric, here’s some of the
ways your sewist friends use their fabric aside from quilts:
1. Home décor:
 Pillows
 Table runners
 Placemats & napkins
 Mug rugs
 Valances/curtains
 Shower curtains (buy the clear liner and do button holes at the top of fabric to
put on the outside of the clear liner
 Dresser scarves
 Display --- some of us organize our stash by color and display it on shelves or in
glass cases!
2. Pet attire
 Cat, dog, and goat collars
 Costumes for your pets ---Halloween is coming up, and I DO sew for my donkeys!
3. Walls in your house
 Wall hanging quilted “pictures”
 Yes, you can decoupage fabric on your walls; Elayne has given permission for us
to decorate the bathroom after Christmas, so stay tuned.
 Banners to hang above your lovely quilts with matching fabric
4. Personal items
 Purses, bags (think potato), and totes
 Duffle bags for travel
 Zippy pouches for little essentials
 Clothing
 Costumes
5. Utilitarian items
 Towels
 Aprons
 Pillowcases

 Sewing machine covers
 Cushion covers
 Car and boat seat covers
 Toaster and other appliance covers
 Key fobs
 Bookmarks
6. Children’s Items
 Dolls
 Doll clothes
 Fabric books
 Play mats
 Stuffed animals
7. Comfort and healing
 Rachel’s heart pillows
 Lap robes for veterans and others who could use the warmth and caring

I’m sure this list is not exhaustive of the creativity that comes from our customers, but check off the ways you use fabric and try something you haven’t done before from this list!

Shared by Cindy Ellenbecker - She who has matching valances, dresser scarves, mug rugs for night stands, and pillowcases for every bed-sized quilt she’s made!