Back in the summer, I picked up this luscious piece of upholstery fabric remnant (about 3 yards) for $10 at a yardsale. I brought it home, sure I could find something to do with it and since I have golds and browns in my den, finally decided to make it into a throw. It has that bit of aqua blue in the flower, which I love. 
It took me awhile, but I got out the sewing machine (that little $45 yardsale find has really come in handy too) and just simply turned over the edges and stitched it up and I had picked up some brush trim to add to the ends, just to fancy it up a little. 
With just a little sewing, I now have myself a nice and comfy throw for the sofas in the den. I cut off 1 yard of and left the remaining 2 yards for the throw, so it’s plenty generous in size, especially since it’s fabric width, more like a blanket. 
And the backside of the fabric is almost a chenille, so it’s really cozy and soft. I wouldn’t want any professional seamstresses to examine it, but it’s just fine for my purposes. 
I am not the best sewer in the world. 
See how great it looks on the brown leather sofa and with the houndstooth pillows my mom sewed up for me? I think I have about $22 total in this throw and if you price throws like this in the store, they can run over $100. Not to mention this one is really big.
So, don’t overlook upholstery or fabric remnants when you’re out scouting the sales. You never know what you might run across. I gave the other 1 yard piece of fabric to my friend, Debbie, and she made 2 pillows for her gold sofa.
So this 3 yard piece of remnant fabric really got stretched!
Someone asked about fringe sources. I got this one at Hobby Lobby, (oops I misspoke, after checking my receipt, I did get this one at Fabric and Fringe Warehouse too) but I have a favorite store in my hometown of Marietta, GA called Fabric and Fringe Warehouse. I’ve posted about them before in a shopping post, but they also have an online shop (click that first link) and they carry a pretty good selection online of fabric and fringe and you can order samples before you commit to purchase. And they have the best prices I’ve seen on fringe.
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Great job! Keep sewing!
That is gorgeous, and would be perfect for curling up under while reading. Enjoy!
That looks great ….loving those colors!
Beautiful! Where do you buy your trim? I’m looking for a source. Thanks!
Great job, Rhoda! Way to maximize a fabric find! A beautiful, cozy—not to mention “green”—throw for you and pillows for your friend all from a fabric remnant that may have been tossed in the trash had you not snapped it up. Find more fabric at that price, and you can have a new throw for every season for the cost of one store-bought.
Rhoda, your throw is really beautiful and luxurious looking, I have never made one but have thought of it often. It looks wonderful on your couch!!
Beautiful, love the colors.
Great job! I am currently sewing myself a throw too. (All the ones that I found that I liked were too expensive.) I’m a little apprehensive about purchasing a sewing machine, but after I’ve spent 12+ hours hand-stitching the edges… I’m thinking it could be an investment!
Love the combination of colors in the fabric. I think that it turned out great! I do alot of sewing and I think that you did an awesome job! That fringe is a real pain to work with too.
Rhoda, this turned out really great,you are amazing ,is there anything you can not do? I just finished writing a post on throws, great minds think alike. Nothing as crafty as you my dear friend. I have to buy my throws,hehe. Hugs Kathysue
That sure turned out to be a beautiful throw and goes so well with the pillow
Hi Rhonda,
Your great fabric find, turned into a beautiful throw.
Good job.
Sissie
Great job! Do I see those pretty shutters in the background? Boy I miss ya~
What a great idea! Love the tips….next time I am out looking at fabric I will keep this in mind….I have quite the addiction to fabric shopping
Judy, I got that brush fringe at Hobby Lobby (40% off), but I have a good source from my old hometown of Marietta that I will add to this post. They have an online shop, with a small portion of what they carry in the store & you can order samples of fabrics & fringes.
It looks lush and just gorgeous! I love throws, but not the price. Nice work.
Very nice, Rhoda! I love the blue with the brown and the fringe is a nice touch. You definitely did get your money’s worth out of this fabric remnant! This would make a nice gift,too ~ maybe for a house “warming”. : )
Oh my, it’s GORGEOUS! From one “not the best sewer” to another, girl, you ROCKED it! I love the fringe too.
You are one thrifty talented gal after my own heart. I never get enough of that color combo. Bravo !
That color combo is wonderful You are quite the talented one.
Rhoda, that is so classy and rich looking! I love it!
You should check out ebay for nice fabric pieces, I’ve gotten some really nice ones for very little money! Good job!
Good use of a beautiful fabric …. pays to be able to sew!
So pretty! I love looking at all kinds of fabric at yard sales and thrift stores! Last fall I found yards and yards of gold fringe that had never been unrolled (the original price was marked as 37 cents a yard – I bet it’s antique!) for $1. So I bought it and wrapped it around my Christmas tree. I hope it gets to go on some sewing projects soon – like lampshades, curtains, pillows. It’s great to reuse, repurpose thanks for letting us see how you do it!
Great idea! Love the colors and pattern. (you got a sewing machine for $45??! wow. how great is that.) cheers -s
Great idea and I love the colors and print.
Pam
Love the colors and what a nifty idea!
Oh I LOVE that!! I seriously think I’ve seen something like this for sale for like $99-120 somewhere. So crafty, I love it!!!
You did a great job! And turned out beautifully!
I just browsed your Open Sky shop! Sarah Mae is opening hers Friday…I can’t wait because I’m going to be one of her suppliers! Yippee!
I’m still learning TONS about it…but I can’t wait to see where it goes. I wish you lots of luck with yours!
Good job, Rhoda!! What talents you have!
I love love that fabric and the colors. I would love this for our bedroom as that’s the color combination I am going to use. Just gorgeous.
Love-love-LOVE it! You are so inspiring!
So pretty! The colors look great.
There’s no denying talent.
That is beautiful with those houndstooth pillows! Love it.
Thanks for visiting my blog and entering the giveaway. When did you work at Ethan Allen? I liked it except for the stinky weekend hours. Good stuff to work with there. Keep in touch.
I love your throw!
I wouldn’t want a professional seamstress to examine the things I’ve made, either, but it’s amazing what you can do if you try, isn’t it?
Great job!
Love this idea. That throw turned out great! I’m currently taking sewing classes and so I’m always looking for things to add to my list to make.
Gorgeous, perfect to snuggle up in with a good book!
We are in the process of re-painting with browns and golds, so I love the colors!! It’s just lovely!
Beautiful fabric! You made a lovely throw.
We are in the midst of remodeling. My husband and I are both very traditional and have purchased Louie XIV style furniture (claw feet and all). We also have a French/New Orleans flare (eccentric). I have a butcher table that I love in exception to the color. It almost has a oak finish (blah) and it hardly goes with anything in the house. We have dark rich colors, mossy green, golds, burnt oranges, and chocolate browns so I don’t want to paint it white. I’m afraid black would cheapen it. Any suggestions on color?
What a terrific idea! I often see decorator fabrics at sales but hesitate to buy because I don’t know how to use it simply.
Thanks again, Rhoda.
Love the fabric. I was able to purchase the same fabric recently at Hancock Fabrics. I bought a remnant piece and I’m thinking of buying a few yards off the roll. I love the colors and the feel of the back. Great idea to make it into a throw. I’ve made some large pillow cases for pillows on our window seat. I’m trying to add more of the aqua color to our room and I love the touch of color in the fabric.
Oh, Rhoda — you are such an inspiration! Thank you for reminding us of the beauty we can create simply and inexpensively.
Rhoda, you’re a design genius! I never thought of staining my butcher table. And a dark Espresso stain would look fabulous with our new furniture. I don’t know why I never thought to do that before. Thank you so much for brain storming a solution for me. I truly enjoy visiting your blog and viewing all your wonderful projects. You give me so much inspiration to try new designing techniques. Again, I appreciate your help and I’ll post a picture my table once I’ve completed the staining process. Have a super weekend.
What a lovely throw you’ve created! Love the colors!
Love that fabric! Looks great!
Rhoda…….One word…….Gorgeous!
Barbara
Absolutey beautiful Ms. Rhoda! I love that fabric and trim…perfect colors! Now if only I could sew a straight line… boo-hoo!
Hope you’re having a great week.
~Amanda
Hi Rhoda, The post I did about throws is up today and I gave a shout out to you and your wonderful blog idea of making your own throw, thank you for the inspiration.Kathysue
Great idea and beautiful throw, Rhoda! Miss reading you every day now that I’m back in the saddle again with a real j.o.b. But now I can afford to go yardsaling and cute clothes and shoe shopping again.