I bought a bunch of this fabric a while back. It was actually large valances. I took out all the seams and threw the fabric in the washer with regular detergent and oxyclean. (How about a sponsorship?...I mention them every time I wash a vintage piece or thrift store find. It works great ;-)
Anyway, I was left with many large pieces of this fabric. What to do?...
Anyway, I was left with many large pieces of this fabric. What to do?...
Then I saw a photo at Into Vintage. Amy has an amazing blog. I just found her, and she collects and repurposes vintage tablecloths among a million other amazing things. She made a tea towel using a floral motif from a tablecloth, cutting out the floral and appliqueing it to the towel.
I also collect vintage tablecloths,
but all of mine are too precious to cut..except for one that is not floral.
Then I remembered my fabric stash.
A good sharp pair of scissors and a hubby on the road
was all the encouragement I needed to get started.
I also collect vintage tablecloths,
but all of mine are too precious to cut..except for one that is not floral.
Then I remembered my fabric stash.
A good sharp pair of scissors and a hubby on the road
was all the encouragement I needed to get started.
After I had a stack of florals cut out, it was off to the sewing machine.
My machine is a simple one, but it does have a zigzag.
So I pinned and placed and zigged and zagged
until I had a stack of towels.
What do you think? I think they are terrific. Do they need a ruffle? A crochet edge? Would I just be gilding the lily? Let me know. I think they would make a sweet gift. Now to wash them and see how they hold up... Experimenting is fun.So I pinned and placed and zigged and zagged
until I had a stack of towels.
Thanks for stopping by, I so appreciate all of your kind comments, and especially your friendship.
Enjoy this beautiful day.
You know how to stay busy when Mr English Valley is away! So creative you are and resourceful too. I think Oxi Clean needs to recognize you with a monthly allowance!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, lovely, creative Miss Penny!
Love these! I actually have that same yellow/floral fabric. Had a chair covered in that fabric for a while...Now I have some scraps left of it---so this is a perfect idea! I like the idea of a little ruffle on the bottom too. Thanks for sharing. Catherine (new follower)
ReplyDeleteWow! These turned out fabulous. I think a crochet edging would be awesome! Don't get into too much trouble while T is away!
ReplyDeleteYou know what I think of your lovely creative endeavors and your sewing talent! These towels are fabulous and a great way to use fabric and make something new. I think they are fine as is if they would be used as a tea towel; otherwise, if used as a hand towel in a bathroom, maybe a plain ruffle on the bottom would be better.
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