Vintage quilt upcycle

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

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…

We're always looking for fun ways to utilize fabric scraps. These vintage quilt valentines are super easy to make using remnants that are too small for larger projects and if you don't have access to cutter quilts any scrap fabric will work. These valentines are a great sustainable alternative to commercial valentines which often create

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…

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.

I took a piece from an antique cutter quilt and framed it in a distressed white frame. There is no glass, that would add reflection I didnt want. The colors in this are soft and sweet. I also sewed on a bit of vintage rick rack and one vintage button. The frame size is 9½ wide by 11½ high. There is

It's that time of year, again! Time to put on the dreaded Accountant hat! Another year, Actually a great year for my little business, Isa Creations/Isa Creations Vintage But, time to create sales and expense spreadsheets to create the Scedule C. But, before I start that dreaded accounting/tax task, I have been having fun Creating one of a kind kitchen tea towels. Flour Sack Cotton Towel + Vintage wedding ring quilt pieces ( a favorite estate sale find from last summer) + Sizzix Die Cut…

A vintage quilt that is damaged is perfect for upcycling. And using an antique window as a quilt frame is a great way to display a quilt!

Good morning! I am astonished to report that, not only did I reach last Tuesday's weekly goal of completing half (24) of the blocks for Lars's Mission Impossible graduation quilt, but my mom and I got ALL 48 blocks done last week. Woo-hoo! They are all laid out on my design wall now, waiting to be sewn together. Mission Impossible: All Forty-Eight 12 inch Blocks Complete! I just have a few decisions to mull first, such as: Am I going to sew these blocks into rows next, or will I sew sets of…