Putting Quilts Into Good Use

Quilts are not just pieces of fabrics sewn together. It is an artistic piece and a symbol of just about anything, to which it tags along a number of uses. In different circumstances, quilts are pieced and sewn together for many different reasons. Being pieced together out of the many scraps, a quilt is typically sewn to provide warmth and comfort. The very first step in quilting is to think of its purpose. There are more uses than what a person could think of. All the same, a quilt is being used as the following:

• Bed Cover. Commonly, quilts are made for warmth and bed decoration. Quilts could instantly change the look of a room. Yes, quilts as bed covers could stand out and make a big impact on the overall look of a room. Quilts are also made as fabulous wall-hanging and as a curtain, if the batting is thin.
• Curtains and Wall-hangings. Quilts are made as curtains, specifically with thin batting. It is also made as a hanging sleeve, where we usually place bills and keys. Presto! You got an instant work of art!
• Throw Pillows. Scraps of fabrics sewn together with thick batting inside could make a throw pillow. It could be kept on your sofa or even on the bed side to use even when you just want to curl up.
• Tablecloth. Quilts that are being sewn thinly or just the basic quilt tops are being made to serve as tablecloth. Consider it on your dining table or even on side tables.
• Investment. Yes! Most of the quilts made were passed over as an heirloom. Carefully look after the quilt and it can be passed down through your family, generation to generation. Not that pricey, but could be grand and regarded with high sentimental value.

The uses of quilts do not just stop there. Ever heard of "cutter quilts"? These are vintage quilts that are worn out seriously. When quilts are worn out, most tend to disregard those and put them aside. However, there are pieces of it that are still in great shape and need only a teeny idea to keep them around. There are many ways to be done for cutter quilts. Consider the following:

• Table mats. You have the option to make it as place mats on your dining table, dressing table, or your coffee table. A little imagination and creativity would help you do the thing.
• Tote bags. Tag along with embroidered quilted tote bags. Usually for women on the go.
• Cosmetic and toiletry bags. You don't have to be somebody to have one. Have your own, personalized cosmetic and toiletry bag out from cutter quilts.
• Picnic rug. Instead of setting aside worn out quilts, put them into use by having picnic rugs.
• Teddy bear. Stuff your cutter quilts and make it into a teddy bear. Less but could be pleasurable.
• Wall Art. Frame a section and hang in simple frame on your walls. Consider making a set and it will look very effective.Christmas stockings. Why go shopping for Christmas stockings? Why spend when cutter quilts only need your artistic ability to make some simple Christmas stockings to hang on your wall? Who knows, your kids might love it too.
• Oven gloves. Ever thought of such? Protect your hands from being burnt by having your own oven gloves made from cutter quilts. You have the option for thick batting as well.
• Equipment Cover. Hardly used home equipments could be covered with cutter quilts. Have it fitted and make one for rarely used equipments. You could opt to have it embroidered. It shows your creativity and protects your equipments as well from obtaining dirt and dust.
• Book Cover. It will make a book look more personalized and classy.

There are more uses of quilts and cutter quilts other than the ones mentioned. There are a variety of quilts made into fabric jelly rolls that offers good value for home. Always remember, quilting is a process and as a process, changes are considered most of the time. As the craftwork is being done, a quilter has the possibility of discovering more uses for quilts, even for cutter quilts.