What shall I make with this then?

[whydobirdssuddenlyappear]

I have a yard of this. 4 pattern repeats. Easy to cut in half (good, cos I have 2 children. Am at a total loss as to what to make with it though. I originally thought I'd make cushions, but now I'm not sure. Also considering wall hangings, quilts...
Any suggestions from those more imaginative than myself very welcome!

[rockinhippy]

DDs???? - if so it would make a couple of lovely colourful sun dresses - or one dress & a pair of "surfin" shorts :)

[whydobirdssuddenlyappear]

I've got one DD and one DS. I did think of clothes, but I'm not sure there's enough. It's not that wide, sadly. Also think I might like to make something that'll last for a while, iykwim :)

[rockinhippy]

oops - sorry just realised I misread it as 4yds - beach bag??

[moominthecorner]

Library book bags? Lovely fabric.

[whydobirdssuddenlyappear]

Hmm. I like the sound of bags, either library or beach...
It is nice, isn't it :) DS, in particular, is very, very pleased...

[PurpleFrog]

That is fantastic fabric. I think I would go for a wallhanging and a cushion each!

[rockinhippy]

Bags to make here..

the link might help you decide - if you go with beach bag I would suggest lining it with a brightly coloured contrast towelling

Also thinking on it, you could still make clothes IF you with panel it - ie: a little sundress with print on the yoke & a band of print at the hem or part way down the skirt - maybe block colour in red or yellow for your DD & blue or green for your DS - & bowling shirt of surf shorts for him

[SweetDCofMine]

Decoupage with fabric is very effective and long lasting as well as super easy to do. Use Decorators pva for long lasting waterproof finish. You can decoupage little cabinets, magazine racks, pots and buckets for pencils, paper bins, etc.
blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/01/dcoupaged_storage_cart.html
www.diysayhi.com/2009/07/fabric-covered-organizers.html
sewmamasew.com/blog2/2009/10/scrap-buster-contest-entry-fabric-covered-box/

Notive boards are also nice and easy to make: kkreations4u.wordpress.com/memory-boards/

[SweetDCofMine]

Notice, not notive

[whydobirdssuddenlyappear]

Thanks everyone! Lots of things to think about there. Hmmm. I like the idea of fabric decoupage, but also love the bags. I'm leaning away from clothes, though, because I'd like to use it in something they can use forever, plus I'd like to get as much of the design as possible on whatever I make with it...

[overmydeadbody]

With that fabric, it's gotta be library bags or book bags!

[Galena]

Make a PE bag for school each - they'd never lose it!