Other Uses of Crewel?

I'm so happy with the crewel fabric on my newly reupholstered ottoman, it has me thinking about other places to use the beautiful embroidery. I'm loving the texture it adds to a room...

How about on DIY shades?

via the Natural Curtain Co
Or as a bedspread?

via Domino
Maybe on an upholstered headboard?

via Domino

Here are some great crewel fabric options available on eBay -

vintage yellow

floral bedspread


black floral

Schumacher table cloth


floral trellis
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10 comments:

  1. sara@augustfieldsJuly 30, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    i LOVE crewel!! i have crewel pillows on my 'list' to look for. i like to cut out the pattern and sew them to a new pillow :) i did that here: http://augustfields.blogspot.com/2009/05/thrify-treasures-1.html

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  2. elizabethJuly 30, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    I have lusted after that crewel coverlet since it first came out in that issue of Domino!! Would love to have it as a bedspread...

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  3. BritJuly 30, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Love the table cloth! Oh, Schumacher, how I love thee!

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  4. kateJuly 30, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    i really like those prints.

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  5. Ashley LaurenJuly 30, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    I love that first picture! Just the perfect amount of interest :)

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  6. Tracy WatierJuly 30, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Hmmm... I vote 'vintage yellow' as a headboard. But that's easy for me to say! I'd never be able to say if was really a project for me... too many beautiful choices!

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  7. YansyJuly 30, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    I love Crewel! I want their pillows badly.

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  8. Tricia - AvolliJuly 30, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    The crewel shades are lovely and work so well in that space!

    Tricia - Avolli

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  9. Shandell'sAugust 1, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    I was lucky enough last year to get a box in the mail from an old friend, 30 yards of vintage crewel. Took my breath away. I had them made into drape for my dinning room. There are spots of age, but that is okay. I love them.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Hello, I also love crewel. Just one question. I have a beautiful crewel bedspread and it does not touch the floor. I need a bedskirt. It has all differet colors in the crewel(flowers). What fabric type would be correct to have for the bedskirt? Thanks in advance. 14Angie

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