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Decorate your home by making hand crocheted items... Hundreds of Inexpensive Crochet Patterns
Decorating with Quilts
by Nikki Willhite www.frugalquilting.com
©2007 Nikki Willhite
Nothing warms up a room, or gives it more character than a quilt. Most of us cannot afford to purchase quality handmade quilts, but it is not hard to make a quilt.
A quilt is extremely versatile. It passes the "Rule of Three" See "Shopping - The Rule of 3"
What can you do with a quilt besides put in on a bed?
You can drape it over your sofa, or an armchair. You can hang it on the wall. You can use it as a tablecloth. You can use it as a bedspread. You can use it to keep you warm.
A quilt will beautify your home no matter where you display it
If you are a seamstress, a quilt you've made yourself from scraps of clothing your family has worn becomes very sentimental to you and your family as time goes by.
If you like using older fabric, you can buy it at thrift stores or on ebay.
Almost anyone can make a simple quilt of plain squares. Some of the most beautiful quilts are made from nothing but squares. Most quilts look good, no matter how simple the construction.
You don't have to have special equipment to put your quilt layers together. After your quilt is pieced together, you can lay the quilt out on your floor, and pin the layers together. Then you can tie them together with yarn or crochet thread, or quilt them by hand or machine.
You can put an old blanket between the front and back of your quilt, or you can choose from a wide variety of quilt batting.
The hardest part for beginners in making a quilt will be putting on the binding. There are several different ways to do it. Some of them are easier than others. As long as the edge is finished , it will be fine.
This is a great hobby, because it uses leftover fabric, and can be quite economical.
If you are worried about buying fabric, and not using it, there are many things you can make besides quilts, such as decorative pillows, table runners, placemats and napkins.
Even scraps of fabric can be put to good use. See "Using Your Fabric Scraps"
Don't get overwhelmed when you see the elaborate designs of professional quilt makers in books or on television shows. Quilts do not have to take a long time to make, or be made from little pieces of fabric that are both time consuming and at times frustrating.
You have so many options when you quilt. You can take shortcuts by using fabric panels with printed designs or embroidery. You can use your inkjet printer to copy family pictures onto fabric to use in your quilt.
You can decorate your quilt with sequins and beads, or fabric paint.
If you're thinking of making a project this year, think about making a quilt.
Depending on how much you like it, you can either pass it down to your children some day, or keep it in the car for emergencies.
Everyone loves quilts. They make wonderful homemade gifts. You can also donate them to charities. Hospitals, the Red Cross, and Police Departments also collect quilts.
There always a need and a place for a quilt.
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About the Author: Nikki Willhite, quilt lover and Interior Design Graduate, and is the webmaster of Frugal Quilting.com where you will find help for the beginning quilter, including lessons, tips, challenge blocks and more.
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