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.
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. 😉