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Hourglass Bedspread from Urban Outfitters

020508hourglass.jpgThis hourglass print cotton bedspread in black and white holds many possibilities. We're guessing that means it's essentially an unlined piece of fabric (not exactly a true bedspread and not meant for coziness or warmth). So okay, what it lacks in function maybe it makes up for in style and use options:

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Pitched by Urban Outfitters as a bedspread, it's also highlighted as a window covering, wall hanging or futon cover.

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The hourglass bedspread is available online at UO for $32 (fits full/queen size bed).

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I have always loved the designs of UO's bedspreads, but was wondering whether they were any good as curtains. The size is perfect for my tall, wide windows... and they're dirt cheap.

posted by hejiranyc on February 5th 2008 at 9:30am
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I have UO bedspreads used as curtains ... they're perfect. it just took several months and trips to different stores to find four that had the pattern lined up exactly the same way.

posted by ridge_van_winkle on February 5th 2008 at 9:40am
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The bedspreads feel a bit to stiff for me to be used as a bedspread, but I did turn one into a runner for our dining room table. The sheet was so large I was able to make two double-faced runners with extra fabric to spare.

posted by Sasha on February 5th 2008 at 10:01am
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That pattern makes me dizzy. I can't imagine having it in my bedroom.

posted by robyn on February 5th 2008 at 10:32am
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Basically buying one of these is not dissimilar from buying fabric at Ikea, except the edges are hemmed and it's very wide (which is really helpful for many projects!) If you really like the look of this on your bed, buy a quality flat sheet for the backing and make your own duvet cover.

I've also used one of these to make a bedskirt, although the repeats of the pattern made that a big difficult to work with.

posted by lurker2209 on February 5th 2008 at 12:29pm
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I have one of these stretched like a canvas on my dining room wall. For curtains, I think you'd need a liner as well. Mine is very lightweight and the sun behind it reveals the splotchy printing.

posted by catiaelizabeth on February 5th 2008 at 12:39pm
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How would you put these up on your wall? Do you use nails or glue it on like wallpaper? Because I was thinking of putting one up in my bedroom but I don't want the fabric to be loose or anything, I want it to look like a wall. :/

posted by confusion on March 2nd 2008 at 8:14am
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