Saturday morning, this was a linen skirt. By Saturday afternoon, I'd cut it into squares, backed them with fusible interfacing, and traced three of the designs for my latest embroidery project.
It was probably never a flattering skirt, but I loved it and definitely got my money's worth out that thrift shop purchase. Even after I saw that it had a tiny hole, I kept wearing it because the gathers camouflaged it and I'm sure no one ever looks at the backs of my knees.
Then I decided that it was the perfect fabric for a quilt I wanted to make and out came the scissors! The thought had crossed my mind that this linen would make a good purse. I just needed the right project and pattern...which turned out to be for a quilt.
Weekly Stash Report
Fabric used this week: 0 yards
Fabric used year to date: 4 3/4 yards
Fabric added this week: 0
Fabric added year to date: 1 yard (+2 sheets)
Net used for 2016: 3 3/4 yards
Yarn used this Week: 400 yards
Yarn used year to Date: 1950 yards
Yarn added this Week: 0 yards
Yarn added Year to Date: 0 yards
Net used for 2016: 1950 yards
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Great way to upcycle! I buy cloths with every intentions of someday making a quilt out of them after they are worn at least a few times. :)
ReplyDeleteFun!
ReplyDeleteIt's all part of the cycle! This looks like a good use for this fabric.
ReplyDeleteGreat use for the skirt, I too purchase linen and other clothing from thrift shops with the purpose of cutting it up for other project, I have made everything from jean pocket purses, to shopping totes, quilts and remade bridal gowns into christening gowns.
ReplyDeleteI love the patterns on the pieces its going to look great look forward to the finsih.