multipurpose tablecloths

A few months ago I decided it was time to get new curtains for the basement. I had been using a set that I had from our last apartment and they were really to dark for the basement which already gets limited light. I had picked out a fabric online and was saving for it when I spotted a tablecloth at Target for less then $15.00. It was almost identical to the fabric I wanted but I would be getting 2.5 yards for the price of 1 yard at the fabric store. I quickly bought 2 tablecloths and had Dave hang them for me.

The other great thing was that they were already hemmed on all 4 sides so I did not have to bother with sewing them like I would have had to of done had I just gotten a few yards of fabric. I did use the money I would have spent on drapes and got a few yards of the below fabric to make pillows for the basement. 

Then the other day I popped in Homegoods to kill some time and spotted another great tablecloth made from indoor/outdoor fabric.

I called my sister in law to see if she wanted me to get it because I knew they would make the perfect outdoor pillows for her dining room set. She had wanted to buy orange seat cushions for her outdoor furniture but replacing all 6 chair cushions even at Homegoods can get expensive. When I spotted this tablecloth I knew they would add that pop of color she wanted. I took a few photos of one of the pillows before bringing them to her :)

Next time you are in a home store don't overlook the tablecloths! They are not just used by your grandmothers anymore :)