What would you do with this fabric?

**peanut** · 06-25-2009, 06:37 PM

My niece sent it to me. She bought it in Africa. It's 34" wide by 4.5 yards long with a 30" repeating pattern...

**larabelle** · 06-25-2009, 06:45 PM

pillows, curtains,

**madhen** · 06-25-2009, 06:57 PM

Wow, it's beautiful!! I think it would look great as just about anything, but the first thing that came to my mind was a nice book bag. Depending on the type of material, it would make a really pretty summer/camp-type shirt, as well.

**peanut** · 06-25-2009, 07:00 PM

It's a cotton print. The print would be lost in a small book bag though. It's 30" across that star halfway into the bars that separate the designs.

I suppose I could cut four of the designs (there are five on the piece) apart and reorganize them to form the center of a quilt. Then use the remains with other fabric to make the quilt large enough for her bed. Then send it back to her...hmmm...a shirt sounds simpler...

**madhen** · 06-25-2009, 07:03 PM

I was thinking more of an over-the-shoulder larger book bag.

Maybe a table runner?

**pollypurebred39** · 06-25-2009, 07:15 PM

I think this would make a lovely swimsuit cover up or maybe a long gathered skirt?

**ArmyOfFive4God** · 06-25-2009, 07:41 PM

I agree it needs something large to show off that gorgeous patter. Maybe a swag curtain, a throw blanket or a tablecloth.

**ArmyOfFive4God** · 06-25-2009, 07:42 PM

What about some of those huge floor pillows?

**knotme** · 06-25-2009, 07:48 PM

I think a Caftain. ( large roomy flowing style dress or robe)

**Contrary Housewife** · 06-25-2009, 07:59 PM

It's gorgeous. My first thought would be to lay it down and just roll around on it.

You could use it for the back of a lap quilt, though you'd have to piece it... that would leave some to use for the front, mixed with coordinating fabrics.

You have enough to make a fun summery dress. Something with simple lines to show off the print.

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**Ceashels** · 06-25-2009, 08:18 PM

I'm thinking long skirt/sarong or wrap around type of thing so you cut as little as possible.

**frugalwarrior** · 06-25-2009, 09:09 PM

Its gorgeous peanut. Too bad its narrow,please dont cut it up. Could you make a baby quilt or a beach blanket. Maybe adding a different texture backing or quilt it. It would be pretty in a sunroom covering loungers if you put scotch guard on it. Its just so happy looking.

**Laurie in Bradenton** · 06-25-2009, 09:16 PM

Aren't you the lucky dog. I'd make a dress or skirt out of it. Something fun to wear.
Then I'd use the scrapes in a throw or quilt.
Laurie in Bradenton