--- title: Sewing with Fabrics, Chenille Linens, Recycled Vintage Fabrics | Nick Brown description: Here you can find tidbits of knowledge on everything from embroidery to vintage designs to chenille gift ideas! --- [![Vintage Thread Logo](https://www.thevintagethread.com/hs-fs/hub/322465/file-377072427.jpg?width=725&height=294&name=file-377072427.jpg "Vintage Thread Logo")](https://www.thevintagethread.com) [![Vintage Thread | Home](https://www.thevintagethread.com/hs-fs/hub/322465/file-383015718.jpg?width=202&name=file-383015718.jpg "Vintage Thread | Home")](https://www.thevintagethread.com) [![Vintage Thread | My Story](https://www.thevintagethread.com/hs-fs/hub/322465/file-387001260.jpg?width=202&name=file-387001260.jpg "Vintage Thread | My Story")](https://www.thevintagethread.com/my-story-original-linen-and-chenille-designs) [![Vintage Thread | Gallery](https://www.thevintagethread.com/hs-fs/hub/322465/file-384742481.jpg?width=202&name=file-384742481.jpg "Vintage Thread | Gallery")](https://www.thevintagethread.com/rescued-and-recycled-gallery) [![Vintage Thread | Blog](https://www.thevintagethread.com/hs-fs/hub/322465/file-383012853.jpg?width=202&name=file-383012853.jpg "Vintage Thread | Blog")](https://www.thevintagethread.com/vintage-thread-blog) [![Vintage Thread | Contact Me](https://www.thevintagethread.com/hs-fs/hub/322465/file-384733211.jpg?width=202&name=file-384733211.jpg "Vintage Thread | Contact Me")](https://www.thevintagethread.com/original-designs-with-vintage-finds--contact-me) # Original Designs With Vintage Finds Blog ## Nick Brown ### Recent Posts ## [New England Thrift Meets Energy Crisis…](https://www.thevintagethread.com/vintage-thread-blog/new-england-thrift-meets-energy-crisis) Posted by [Nick Brown](https://www.thevintagethread.com/vintage-thread-blog/author/nick-brown) Dec 6, 2013 9:15:11 AM New England thrift became part of my being.  My mother advised saving my colorful fairisle and colorblock sweaters, “so that your daughter can wear them someday”. As an avid rescuer of all things vintage, my favorite high school sweaters now serve as inspiration and resources for my crafty home accessories.  (my daughter has no interest in wearing these dated, and itchy, sweaters)   ![Original Designs With Vintage Finds Pillow](https://www.thevintagethread.com/hs-fs/hub/322465/file-402621921.jpg "Original Designs With Vintage Finds Pillow")   I love crafting pillows. They can be changed to update your decor seasonally and are a perfect way to use your vintage supplies.  Most wool sweaters can be easily felted to create a nice dense fabric from which you can simply cut into appliques.  Stars and trees are simple and can be attached with either your sewing machine or via hand embroidery.  Feel free to embellish with buttons, embroidery thread or any other vintage supply you may have on hand.   ![Original Designs With Vintage Finds Pillow](https://www.thevintagethread.com/hs-fs/hub/322465/file-399498689.jpg "Original Designs With Vintage Finds Pillow") [Read More](https://www.thevintagethread.com/vintage-thread-blog/new-england-thrift-meets-energy-crisis) [All posts](https://www.thevintagethread.com/vintage-thread-blog/all) [![Vintage Fabric Buying Tips](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/322465/bd14e104-c89e-4853-8d39-bb2e7b9541e6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/322465/bd14e104-c89e-4853-8d39-bb2e7b9541e6) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevintagethread.com%2Fvintage-thread-blog%2Fauthor%2Fnick-brown%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevintagethread.com%2Fvintage-thread-blog%2Fauthor%2Fnick-brown%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevintagethread.com%2Fvintage-thread-blog%2Fauthor%2Fnick-brown%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Sewing%20with%20Fabrics%2C%20Chenille%20Linens%2C%20Recycled%20Vintage%20Fabrics%20%7C%20Nick%20Brown) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevintagethread.com%2Fvintage-thread-blog%2Fauthor%2Fnick-brown%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ## Recent Blog Posts Check Out The Vintage Thread Etsy Shop! ## [The Vintage Thread Etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/thevintagethread) ## Share These Vintage Thoughts! 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