Other Uses of Crewel?

I'm so happy with the crewel fabric on my newly reupholstered ottoman, it has me thinking about other places to use the beautiful embroidery. I'm loving the texture it adds to a room...

How about on DIY shades?

via the Natural Curtain Co

Or as a bedspread?

via Domino

Maybe on an upholstered headboard?

via Domino

Here are some great crewel fabric options available on eBay -

vintage yellow

floral bedspread


black floral

Schumacher table cloth


floral trellis