I always save my selvedges. Be they new, or vintage.
I love the typography.
I love the fact that they’re the bit you’re supposed to throw away. The bit you’re not supposed to notice, or use.
I did use a few of them in my artist trading cards. You can enter my giveaway to win one of them here.
I also love seeing what other people do with theirs (click on each photo to see the source)…
Maybe one day I’ll have enough to make something out of mine.
Maybe.
But vintage fabrics don’t always come with selvedges intact. And I don’t buy new fabrics very often.
So I don’t get that many.
In the meantime, I love the record they represent of all the fabulous fabrics that have passed through my hands.
I may no longer have the fabrics, but I have a lovely bowlful of their skinny little ghosts. ♥
Oh wow, what wonderful ideas! I would never have even considered holding on to the selvedge but you do have a point…they are surprisingly pretty! I’m going to raid my stash and see what I have to start a collection 😉 I think the wall hangings/quilts looks stunning!
I can’t imagine how much work went into that dress!
Haha I know! It is stunning though!
Skinny ghosts! Love that.
Oh that dress is amazing … Bee xx
Oh I love this! Like you, I don’t buy many new fabrics, so I can’t see myself having enough for a quilt ever, but I shall now aspire to creating a cushion cover out of them 🙂 I love it when a blog makes me see something in a completely new light – thank you!
Glad to be of service Fiona!