Classic Gingham Used In a Variety of Ways...Says Stylish Magazine

Decorate a tree or wreath During the holiday season, it looks beautiful on Christmas trees. Red and White Gingham can be tied into big bows and strung on the tree. It looks especially pretty if a tree skirt or apron is made out of the same fabric. Add red balls and a long string of red beads and any tree will be beautiful. In the summer or spring use the bows to dress up a door wreath. Or, choose a difference color gingham for a whole new look. Make Accessories Pop If you own an old see-through cabinet, book case or shelving unit take any color of gingham fabric that look appropriate, or is you favorite. Measure the back of the inside of the cabinet, cut the fabric to fit. Use fabric glue, paste the gingham to the inside back of the unit. Add a few of your favorite accessories and they will really pop against the backdrop. Treat Windows with Gingham Curtains are often made with gingham. The colors most often used are red and white or blue and white. Gingham is especially attractive in a home that is more rustic. Gingham also comes in a variety of weights, so they give homeowners the required privacy. Fill a Baby’s Nursery Gingham is highly appropriate for a baby’s nursery. Some people even stick with the tried and true blue for boys and pink for girls. Yes, all the bedding can be done in a beautiful and fun gingham material. However, think of all of the additional gingham accessories; chair pillows, stuffed animals, bumper guards, and curtains to name a few. Gingham is the kind of fabric that will retain its beauty while standing up to a baby’s antics and wear and tear. This fabric look is pretty but also visually appealing in a young child’s room. Set a Table It doesn’t matter if the table is in a more formal dining room or kitchen. Any table will look “snazzy” with some gingham added. Consider mixing and matching colors. The table can be fully covered with a tablecloth, or partially by a runner. Everyone should have a gingham napkin. Imagine making a quilted table top out of gingham. That’s a party conversation starter! Children Can Make Gingham Gifts This can be an anytime gift for children to make; Valentine’s Day, Birthdays, Mother’s Day – or Grandmother. Cut out two hearts in red and white gingham, sew them together, stuff it with poly-fill, and sew on a little gingham ribbon. It can be used as a pin cushion, window hanging, or shadow box memory. Go Vintage Find a vintage pattern online or a new retro pattern. Make a vintage gingham dress using the pattern. Gingham dresses were really popular for women in the 50’s, those full and fitted Rockabilly dresses, so make sure your pattern has that feel. A Gingham Bed Ruffle with a Miss-Matched Duvet Make or purchase a dust ruffle for any bedroom. The charming mixture here is in a patterned duvet. A French Toile duvet is elegant with the gingham dust ruffle. The sheets look best if they are a plain color. This look will give any bedroom the look of pure style. Wrap Gifts Make gingham bags for gifts. They can be quilted, or the back and front can be opposite colors. The straps can be tie strings made from gingham, matching or miss-matched. Or take gingham fabric and just wrap the gift. Make a gingham ribbon and tie it around the package. Viola! Your gift wrap will be the talk of the party.

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