Upholstery and drapery fabric sample books are fabulous sources
for crafting creativity. In my area several thrift shops regularly
offer these tantalizing treasures at extremely low prices.
The key to harvesting the beautiful samples is to dismantle the book and
remove the paper backing from each piece of fabric. You can find
innumerable web sites that offer advice on how to take a sample book apart.
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Once the samples are unbound let your crafting imagination go wild!
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Classic table runners
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Some sample books offer extremely large pieces of fabric,
often enough to cover a bar stool or a crate seat.
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Custom totes and purses are perfect uses
of the smaller pieces of fabric.
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Upholstery fabric is quite sturdy and
makes excellent material for crafting:
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Adorable pin cushions or . . . .
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. . . . . sachet bags!
The next time you're out thrifting keep an eye out for fabric sample books.
They contain small pieces of top quality fabric, ideal for quilting or just creating.
for crafting creativity. In my area several thrift shops regularly
offer these tantalizing treasures at extremely low prices.
The key to harvesting the beautiful samples is to dismantle the book and
remove the paper backing from each piece of fabric. You can find
innumerable web sites that offer advice on how to take a sample book apart.
Once the samples are unbound let your crafting imagination go wild!
Source
Some sample books offer extremely large pieces of fabric,
often enough to cover a bar stool or a crate seat.
Custom totes and purses are perfect uses
of the smaller pieces of fabric.
Upholstery fabric is quite sturdy and
makes excellent material for crafting:
Adorable pin cushions or . . . .
. . . . . sachet bags!
They contain small pieces of top quality fabric, ideal for quilting or just creating.
How do you come up with the cutest and best ideas?
ReplyDeleteYou start with something insignificant and when refurbished, it's something I can't live without!
Jan, I remember when you used a fabric sample book, and made a beautiful bag for your daughter. I seem to remember suggesting that you set up a cottage business making them!
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