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.
Great job! Keep sewing!
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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.