Experimenting with checks and stripes
Try experimenting by cutting striped fabrics 'on the diagonal' and then seaming them together to create a completely different effect.

See how the fabric can be reassembled to create a range of striking cushion designs below. These designs could be varied in many different ways. Try applying a double border or quilting along the lines for a three dimensional effect.

Click here to view a selection of beautiful handmade striped and chequed accessories. (This is a graphics intensive page and may take a short while to download, please be patient).

Accessories using checked and striped fabrics

TIP: Have fun by applying a striped or checked border to a towel or make a laundry bag to match your individual colour scheme (see fourth and fifth examples above).

Leftover pieces of striped and checked fabrics have been pieced together to make the wall hanging in the final example above. A beginner could work this type of patchwork with little difficulty. In addition, you might consider applying a decorative patterned border to a tablecloth, place mat, cushion or pillowcase, for something just that little bit different.

more > Click here to find out about using striped fabrics on roman blinds and valances

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