Sometimes you find them simply as pieces of fabric.  More commonly, vintage fabric comes from clothing, coverlets, and even quilts.

According to Mary Engelbreit’s book, Winter, you’re most likely to find these vintage treasures in small pieces.  So…what kind of small projects would you use them for?

Mary Engelbreit suggests “Fancy Pockets” made into cases for eyeglasses, limpstick tubes or combs.  In the book, there are directions for these.

What about other vintage fabric projects?

• Add a pocket to a skirt, apron, or dress.
• Combine several pieces for a patchwork or applique pillow.
• Make a decorative evening purse.
• Collect enough pieces and you can make a crazy quilt.
• What about appliquing vintage pieces onto clothing for decorative effects.
• Use these fabrics for postcards and inchies.

Do you have any vintage fabric ideas?

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