Whole Cloth Quilt from a Tapestry

A few months ago, I spotted a cool cactus textile at Target that was folded up in a package and labeled a "tapestry". Tapestries like these are kind of a hipster thing, in my most humble opinion, seeing as before this, I'd only ever seen them at Urban Outfitters. Other places just called them table cloths ... or curtains ... or bed spreads ... or fabric that's hemmed, ha! But, this said tapestry, so that's what I'll go with. 

I bought it, thinking I could make something cool with it. Succulents are so in right now, after all.

Meet my new cactus quilt! 

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Basically, I knew I could make a simple whole cloth quilt and it would be quick and make a statement in my home. A whole cloth quilt is just what it sounds like: an entire piece of fabric, quilted. No piecing. I backed it with a piece of muslin backing I had on hand and just quilted it with straight vertical lines. So easy! 

I really like how it looks on my bed, but it would look cool on my couch too. I just love the huge succulents, it's awesome. And the colors are right up my alley. 

The reason a tapestry works well for a quilt like this is because it comes so large. While fabric yardage only comes in smaller widths, the tapestry is already big and can often be ordered in several sizes. 

I haven't seen this one at Target again, but they do have them online and they're on sale! They have some other cool ones too, it looks like. Like this awesome pineapple one! 

There are lots on Amazon too, it looks like! There are several Mandala ones, which are beautiful, but this map one has my swooning. I love maps like I love pineapples. 

Oh my, or this one! All the heart eyes for this one. 

This flag one is pretty fun and would make a bold statement in a bland room! 

Or how about this one. Every room needs a bit of whimsy right?? Haha. 

There are some beautiful nature ones too that I can see making pretty quilts. And even if you don't want to quilt a tapestry, they're such a great way to decorate walls. Especially if you live in a rental, or military housing like me, where you can't paint your white walls. 

Do you use tapestries?? I've backed a picnic quilt with one. It was a sturdy one, so it worked so well. I'd love to hear what you've done with them! 

Cheers and happy sewing!