I used to make quilts and thus had a large stash and over the years I've tried to use it up by making napkins and doll clothes and other small items. Still, there was a lot of stash and since I've made up my mind that everything in my home is going to serve a purpose and not just sit there and waste space, I either had to use it or donate it. I had already cut up quite a bit of it into 6" squares and so decided to cut up a heap more and make a tablecloth. I loved making it and loved the way it looked, and I still had a lot of fabric, so I made a second tablecloth. Two was so pretty but I really needed three! So with some small purchases to augment my dwindling stash, I made a third. Then I thought, why stop there? I should make a rectangle for the outdoor drinks table and with another trip to the fabric store I did just that and finally stopped at four. Phew.  Here's the how to: