topic Re: Quilts in Home

Quilts

PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:55:58 GMT

Quilts quilts everywhere....I have A BUNCH of them with a few comforters in the mix. I have so many that I asked DH to put up 2 steel racks for me so that I can finally hang them all up and SEE what I have. We have a third floor to our home, an attic to some of you but our 3rd flr is huge, cleaned up, painted years ago and very liveable but is more a storage room in very neat & orderly fashion.

So I have 7 quilts hanging in an enclosed 'closet' if you will, I'll leave them there. On Monday I sorted everything out - bags full of accent pillows for bedrooms & living room. So far I've hung 16 quilts/comforters/accent blankets for my twin sgl and dbl beds. DH still needs to install the other rack for me so I can hang the queen/king sized bedding. It actually was so fun to go through what I've hung up so far - quilts I haven't seen in years.

I had them all stashed in a corner of the room, bundled neatly but everytime I want to change out the rooms per season There are/were always some I never dug through and was always a hassle. Now, I can see all of them! So excited, should have done this years ago.

The quilt that Carolyn had on with the gentleman in the 9AM show this morning and in the "top finds" today is another stunning very colorful quilt. If I didn't have SO many already, I'd for sure be adding that one to my collection. I LOVE beautiful bedding and as I said I have tons. I've weeded out a few that I'd like to give to my local YWCA. I'll call them to see if they'd like to have them for the women who reside there.

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DecorDiva — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 15:01:29 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD - I love quilts and I would love to see your collection. It's funny you posted this today. This weekend I'm participating in my nephew's garage sale and I'm going to sell 5 or 6 quilts. I collected most of them back when QVC sold them. I'm keeping a few of my favorites. I'm retiring next Jan and I am trying to downsize everything. I'm also jealous you have such a nice storage area for things.

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PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 15:29:17 GMT

@DecorDiva Our space upstairs is really nice, we have seating area there too, and yes I have 2 very large racks for off-season clothing of mine. In this very old house the closets are at a premium at least for me!!!

And yeah, I must blame the Q for getting me started with my fetish of bedding. MANY of them are from here when the Q had regular quilt shows. Of course I do find get bedding at great prices too in many online & B&M shops. Mine are all very colorful, the focal point in my three bedrooms.

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ID2 — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 15:36:52 GMT

I have found that I certainly like using quilts on my beds. But I'm not in the old school of displaying them. I only use them to cover my beds. Mine were very difficult to find because about 99% are horribly ugly old patterns in my opinion. I found only 2 that sport the beachy theme of my cottage. I'm now on the hunt for one in my carriage house. I've been searching for 2 years, hopefully I'll find a cute pattern that is more on the modern style rather than something my Grandmother would have owned/made.

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Harpa — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 16:07:42 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD

It was nice reading about your quilts! I was going to ask if you made any.

My Mom made a beauty, but since she went into the NH, I generously gave it to my DD, who was there with her as she was making it, knowing all the patterns, and appreciating the craftsmanship.

I have one quilt that I bought, I think from Hess's Department Store (which some east coasters may remember), which I use for guests. But I do love them!

I've always wanted a puff quilt to make myself, and just recently got all the tools & fabrics to make it. I'm not doing any actual quilting, as this is a puff quilt.

So nice that now you can really enjoy them!

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DecorDiva — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 18:14:37 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
I have found that I certainly like using quilts on my beds. But I'm not in the old school of displaying them. I only use them to cover my beds. Mine were very difficult to find because about 99% are horribly ugly old patterns in my opinion. I found only 2 that sport the beachy theme of my cottage. I'm now on the hunt for one in my carriage house. I've been searching for 2 years, hopefully I'll find a cute pattern that is more on the modern style rather than something my Grandmother would have owned/made.

When Zulily has a quilt event, I've seen some very nice, modern patterns. I can't speak to the quality because I've never bought one.

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 18:31:54 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD, are these quilts that you quiled yourself?

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sweetee2 — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 18:34:50 GMT

I also love quilts. I've had one for every season on my bed for many years. I also use them on my couch in the kitchen as a cover, on the end of the beds for a throw, I have even heard of using them for a tablecloth. I remember grandma having her quilting frame up making quilts. They don't make them like that anymore.

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Lilysmom — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 19:57:21 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD, I love good bedding as well. I really need to do a serious cull of my linen closet ... more to dispose of sheets than anything. I am a quilter so I appreciate good quality bedding. It's great that you have a space to keep your treasures and have easy access. It makes it so much easier to do a change up of your linens. LM

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PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:06:55 GMT

@Lilysmom As I smile, why am I not surprised to know you do quilting? My paternal G'Mom was a fabulous quilter of all kinds, cross stitch and appliques. I'd never known her to not be working on something stunning for someone.

She had 5 grand daughters. Over some time she made each of us a very special one of a kind applique twin sized. Mine was of autumn leaves in reds, yellows, and greens. I was especially blessed with another one she made just for me because I begged and pleaded with her to do a duplicate she made for a customer. I was a beautiful floral, each flower had 15-20 pieces of fabric. It was intense and time consuming but she knew I LOVED it so. I literally wore out both of them over many years.

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PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:08:09 GMT

@Mom2Dogs Oh my no - just many lovely one I've found over the years.

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Lilysmom — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 19:33:22 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD, I do one every winter. This year I have a wedding rings quilt to do. It will be nice quilting. I'll post a photo when I get going. My sister taught me more than 20 years ago. My grandmother was a tailor. Having said that, I don't know that it's in the genes. It's a good hobby to have to get you through the winters! LM

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sunshine 919 — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 03:47:20 GMT

I just purchased Anushka 3 piece quilt set from Evine today. I do enjoy quilts. I love the art work on their handbags and the quilts are beautiful.

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:28:36 GMT

@Lilysmom wrote:
@PINKdogWOOD, I do one every winter. This year I have a wedding rings quilt to do. It will be nice quilting. I'll post a photo when I get going. My sister taught me more than 20 years ago. My grandmother was a tailor. Having said that, I don't know that it's in the genes. It's a good hobby to have to get you through the winters! LM

@Lilysmom I used to think it was in the genes. My grandmother and my mother were quilters and sewers as am I but I think that gene was lost after it got to me. Neither my daughter or two nieces have any interest in it.

I make 1 or 2 quilts a year as gifts for family members. Lately they have been lap and crib quilts.

I'm about to start on a crib quilt for my daughters BFF, she will be the only non-family member to get one.

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Lilysmom — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 20:51:30 GMT

@CelticCrafter, seeing your name, I am not surprised you quilt 😊. Don't give up on your daughter/nieces yet. I didn't do anything until I was 40. Like you, I do quilts for family. I have also done crib quilts for friends.

My sister taught me when I had surgery and had a six week recovery period. I couldn't imagine sitting idle for six weeks. She was a great teacher and I consider the craft her gift to me.

I'd love to see your quilt if you feel like posting. This is the last one I did. I have posted this before I think so you may have seen it. LM