I love the look of a quilted coat! I believe that all of these beautiful coats were made by the person who also made the quilt:
Now, if you don't quilt you can buy a quilt and make it into a coat. But that turns out to be quite controversial. Someone recently sent me this video and I have to say that I had a strong reaction to it.
I'd love to know your thoughts on quilts being cut into coats and other objects. Yay or nay?
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We made coats out of quilts back in the early 90s. It was all the rage in the wearable art community. I think they are awesome. I made a few myself.
We made coats out of quilts back in the early 90s. It was all the rage in the wearable art community. I think they are awesome. I made a few myself.
We made coats out of quilts back in the early 90s. It was all the rage in the wearable art community. I think they are awesome. I made a few myself.
We made coats out of quilts back in the early 90s. It was all the rage in the wearable art community. I think they are awesome. I made a few myself.
We made coats out of quilts back in the early 90s. It was all the rage in the wearable art community. I think they are awesome. I made a few myself.
We made coats out of quilts back in the early 90s. It was all the rage in the wearable art community. I think they are awesome. I made a few myself.
We made coats out of quilts back in the early 90s. It was all the rage in the wearable art community. I think they are awesome. I made a few myself.
I have made a couple of quilt coats, but not from re-purposed quilts. The patterns call for piecing fabric to look like a quilt, quilting, then cutting apart and sewing together. This method provides a lot of opportunity to make the coat yours with fabric and color choices. And yes, it was the 90s when I made them. 😉
I have made a couple of quilt coats, but not from re-purposed quilts. The patterns call for piecing fabric to look like a quilt, quilting, then cutting apart and sewing together. This method provides a lot of opportunity to make the coat yours with fabric and color choices. And yes, it was the 90s when I made them. 😉
I have made a couple of quilt coats, but not from re-purposed quilts. The patterns call for piecing fabric to look like a quilt, quilting, then cutting apart and sewing together. This method provides a lot of opportunity to make the coat yours with fabric and color choices. And yes, it was the 90s when I made them. 😉
I have made a couple of quilt coats, but not from re-purposed quilts. The patterns call for piecing fabric to look like a quilt, quilting, then cutting apart and sewing together. This method provides a lot of opportunity to make the coat yours with fabric and color choices. And yes, it was the 90s when I made them. 😉
I have made a couple of quilt coats, but not from re-purposed quilts. The patterns call for piecing fabric to look like a quilt, quilting, then cutting apart and sewing together. This method provides a lot of opportunity to make the coat yours with fabric and color choices. And yes, it was the 90s when I made them. 😉
I have made a couple of quilt coats, but not from re-purposed quilts. The patterns call for piecing fabric to look like a quilt, quilting, then cutting apart and sewing together. This method provides a lot of opportunity to make the coat yours with fabric and color choices. And yes, it was the 90s when I made them. 😉
I have made a couple of quilt coats, but not from re-purposed quilts. The patterns call for piecing fabric to look like a quilt, quilting, then cutting apart and sewing together. This method provides a lot of opportunity to make the coat yours with fabric and color choices. And yes, it was the 90s when I made them. 😉
Quilt coats are lovely; I had a friend in the 70’s (Houston, Tx) who make lovely vests out of quilts. She, however, salvaged the “good parts” of a tattered quilt for her designs. Often times she embellished them with embroidery to add texture. I am not in favor of cutting into a quilt that is still useful as a bed covering.
Quilt coats are lovely; I had a friend in the 70’s (Houston, Tx) who make lovely vests out of quilts. She, however, salvaged the “good parts” of a tattered quilt for her designs. Often times she embellished them with embroidery to add texture. I am not in favor of cutting into a quilt that is still useful as a bed covering.
Quilt coats are lovely; I had a friend in the 70’s (Houston, Tx) who make lovely vests out of quilts. She, however, salvaged the “good parts” of a tattered quilt for her designs. Often times she embellished them with embroidery to add texture. I am not in favor of cutting into a quilt that is still useful as a bed covering.
Quilt coats are lovely; I had a friend in the 70’s (Houston, Tx) who make lovely vests out of quilts. She, however, salvaged the “good parts” of a tattered quilt for her designs. Often times she embellished them with embroidery to add texture. I am not in favor of cutting into a quilt that is still useful as a bed covering.
Quilt coats are lovely; I had a friend in the 70’s (Houston, Tx) who make lovely vests out of quilts. She, however, salvaged the “good parts” of a tattered quilt for her designs. Often times she embellished them with embroidery to add texture. I am not in favor of cutting into a quilt that is still useful as a bed covering.
Quilt coats are lovely; I had a friend in the 70’s (Houston, Tx) who make lovely vests out of quilts. She, however, salvaged the “good parts” of a tattered quilt for her designs. Often times she embellished them with embroidery to add texture. I am not in favor of cutting into a quilt that is still useful as a bed covering.
Quilt coats are lovely; I had a friend in the 70’s (Houston, Tx) who make lovely vests out of quilts. She, however, salvaged the “good parts” of a tattered quilt for her designs. Often times she embellished them with embroidery to add texture. I am not in favor of cutting into a quilt that is still useful as a bed covering.
Love quilt coats. As to cutting and repurposing a quilt to make a coat: I am in favor of up cycling. I have cut up books for craft projects too.
Love quilt coats. As to cutting and repurposing a quilt to make a coat: I am in favor of up cycling. I have cut up books for craft projects too.
Love quilt coats. As to cutting and repurposing a quilt to make a coat: I am in favor of up cycling. I have cut up books for craft projects too.
Love quilt coats. As to cutting and repurposing a quilt to make a coat: I am in favor of up cycling. I have cut up books for craft projects too.
Love quilt coats. As to cutting and repurposing a quilt to make a coat: I am in favor of up cycling. I have cut up books for craft projects too.
Love quilt coats. As to cutting and repurposing a quilt to make a coat: I am in favor of up cycling. I have cut up books for craft projects too.
Love quilt coats. As to cutting and repurposing a quilt to make a coat: I am in favor of up cycling. I have cut up books for craft projects too.
Yes, I’m in favor.
Yes, I’m in favor.
Yes, I’m in favor.
Yes, I’m in favor.
Yes, I’m in favor.
Yes, I’m in favor.
Yes, I’m in favor.
It was a trend back in the day and the same “cultural police” stepped in then too. If you have an old ( by any definition you choose to use) quilt that still has a little life in it, what difference does it make? The idea of a quilt was to provide warmth – whether you wear it or sleep under it. And in many cases to provide an artistic outlet for the maker. So a coat made of a repurposed quilt, or one made with the intent to make a garment still keeps the tradition alive. We all need to lighten up a bit.
It was a trend back in the day and the same “cultural police” stepped in then too. If you have an old ( by any definition you choose to use) quilt that still has a little life in it, what difference does it make? The idea of a quilt was to provide warmth – whether you wear it or sleep under it. And in many cases to provide an artistic outlet for the maker. So a coat made of a repurposed quilt, or one made with the intent to make a garment still keeps the tradition alive. We all need to lighten up a bit.
It was a trend back in the day and the same “cultural police” stepped in then too. If you have an old ( by any definition you choose to use) quilt that still has a little life in it, what difference does it make? The idea of a quilt was to provide warmth – whether you wear it or sleep under it. And in many cases to provide an artistic outlet for the maker. So a coat made of a repurposed quilt, or one made with the intent to make a garment still keeps the tradition alive. We all need to lighten up a bit.
It was a trend back in the day and the same “cultural police” stepped in then too. If you have an old ( by any definition you choose to use) quilt that still has a little life in it, what difference does it make? The idea of a quilt was to provide warmth – whether you wear it or sleep under it. And in many cases to provide an artistic outlet for the maker. So a coat made of a repurposed quilt, or one made with the intent to make a garment still keeps the tradition alive. We all need to lighten up a bit.
It was a trend back in the day and the same “cultural police” stepped in then too. If you have an old ( by any definition you choose to use) quilt that still has a little life in it, what difference does it make? The idea of a quilt was to provide warmth – whether you wear it or sleep under it. And in many cases to provide an artistic outlet for the maker. So a coat made of a repurposed quilt, or one made with the intent to make a garment still keeps the tradition alive. We all need to lighten up a bit.
It was a trend back in the day and the same “cultural police” stepped in then too. If you have an old ( by any definition you choose to use) quilt that still has a little life in it, what difference does it make? The idea of a quilt was to provide warmth – whether you wear it or sleep under it. And in many cases to provide an artistic outlet for the maker. So a coat made of a repurposed quilt, or one made with the intent to make a garment still keeps the tradition alive. We all need to lighten up a bit.
It was a trend back in the day and the same “cultural police” stepped in then too. If you have an old ( by any definition you choose to use) quilt that still has a little life in it, what difference does it make? The idea of a quilt was to provide warmth – whether you wear it or sleep under it. And in many cases to provide an artistic outlet for the maker. So a coat made of a repurposed quilt, or one made with the intent to make a garment still keeps the tradition alive. We all need to lighten up a bit.
I love those coats and like the idea of using them to make coats for multiple generations so they can “wear” a piece of history. I have a quilt my grandmother made and it sits in storage. Using it for a coat seems a better way to honor her.
I love those coats and like the idea of using them to make coats for multiple generations so they can “wear” a piece of history. I have a quilt my grandmother made and it sits in storage. Using it for a coat seems a better way to honor her.
I love those coats and like the idea of using them to make coats for multiple generations so they can “wear” a piece of history. I have a quilt my grandmother made and it sits in storage. Using it for a coat seems a better way to honor her.
I love those coats and like the idea of using them to make coats for multiple generations so they can “wear” a piece of history. I have a quilt my grandmother made and it sits in storage. Using it for a coat seems a better way to honor her.
I love those coats and like the idea of using them to make coats for multiple generations so they can “wear” a piece of history. I have a quilt my grandmother made and it sits in storage. Using it for a coat seems a better way to honor her.
I love those coats and like the idea of using them to make coats for multiple generations so they can “wear” a piece of history. I have a quilt my grandmother made and it sits in storage. Using it for a coat seems a better way to honor her.
I love those coats and like the idea of using them to make coats for multiple generations so they can “wear” a piece of history. I have a quilt my grandmother made and it sits in storage. Using it for a coat seems a better way to honor her.
They are pretty. I friend made a quilt type vest which I like and wear more than I would a coat. I think converting a quilt into a coat if you would otherwise get rid of the quilt a great way to keep it alive and useful. I think I’d prefer it as a quilt, personally, but if it saves the quilt and all that hard work, then I’m all for it. I can also be that an older quilt might be damaged in some are and beyond repair and cutting it up and making a coat from it would give it new life. I hate how much today’s society is so focus on throwaway and only new things being valued. I love finding new ways to use old things.
They are pretty. I friend made a quilt type vest which I like and wear more than I would a coat. I think converting a quilt into a coat if you would otherwise get rid of the quilt a great way to keep it alive and useful. I think I’d prefer it as a quilt, personally, but if it saves the quilt and all that hard work, then I’m all for it. I can also be that an older quilt might be damaged in some are and beyond repair and cutting it up and making a coat from it would give it new life. I hate how much today’s society is so focus on throwaway and only new things being valued. I love finding new ways to use old things.
They are pretty. I friend made a quilt type vest which I like and wear more than I would a coat. I think converting a quilt into a coat if you would otherwise get rid of the quilt a great way to keep it alive and useful. I think I’d prefer it as a quilt, personally, but if it saves the quilt and all that hard work, then I’m all for it. I can also be that an older quilt might be damaged in some are and beyond repair and cutting it up and making a coat from it would give it new life. I hate how much today’s society is so focus on throwaway and only new things being valued. I love finding new ways to use old things.
They are pretty. I friend made a quilt type vest which I like and wear more than I would a coat. I think converting a quilt into a coat if you would otherwise get rid of the quilt a great way to keep it alive and useful. I think I’d prefer it as a quilt, personally, but if it saves the quilt and all that hard work, then I’m all for it. I can also be that an older quilt might be damaged in some are and beyond repair and cutting it up and making a coat from it would give it new life. I hate how much today’s society is so focus on throwaway and only new things being valued. I love finding new ways to use old things.
They are pretty. I friend made a quilt type vest which I like and wear more than I would a coat. I think converting a quilt into a coat if you would otherwise get rid of the quilt a great way to keep it alive and useful. I think I’d prefer it as a quilt, personally, but if it saves the quilt and all that hard work, then I’m all for it. I can also be that an older quilt might be damaged in some are and beyond repair and cutting it up and making a coat from it would give it new life. I hate how much today’s society is so focus on throwaway and only new things being valued. I love finding new ways to use old things.
They are pretty. I friend made a quilt type vest which I like and wear more than I would a coat. I think converting a quilt into a coat if you would otherwise get rid of the quilt a great way to keep it alive and useful. I think I’d prefer it as a quilt, personally, but if it saves the quilt and all that hard work, then I’m all for it. I can also be that an older quilt might be damaged in some are and beyond repair and cutting it up and making a coat from it would give it new life. I hate how much today’s society is so focus on throwaway and only new things being valued. I love finding new ways to use old things.
They are pretty. I friend made a quilt type vest which I like and wear more than I would a coat. I think converting a quilt into a coat if you would otherwise get rid of the quilt a great way to keep it alive and useful. I think I’d prefer it as a quilt, personally, but if it saves the quilt and all that hard work, then I’m all for it. I can also be that an older quilt might be damaged in some are and beyond repair and cutting it up and making a coat from it would give it new life. I hate how much today’s society is so focus on throwaway and only new things being valued. I love finding new ways to use old things.
I grab old quilts wherever I find them and if they’re “cutters” I see no reason not to use them for garments or home dec. Only if they’re signed I probably wouldn’t.I made a jacket out of a blanket my parents used when they were first married because I loved the faded colors. Now I’m seeing workwear jackets with high price tags on various sites using old blankets.
I grab old quilts wherever I find them and if they’re “cutters” I see no reason not to use them for garments or home dec. Only if they’re signed I probably wouldn’t.I made a jacket out of a blanket my parents used when they were first married because I loved the faded colors. Now I’m seeing workwear jackets with high price tags on various sites using old blankets.
I grab old quilts wherever I find them and if they’re “cutters” I see no reason not to use them for garments or home dec. Only if they’re signed I probably wouldn’t.I made a jacket out of a blanket my parents used when they were first married because I loved the faded colors. Now I’m seeing workwear jackets with high price tags on various sites using old blankets.
I grab old quilts wherever I find them and if they’re “cutters” I see no reason not to use them for garments or home dec. Only if they’re signed I probably wouldn’t.I made a jacket out of a blanket my parents used when they were first married because I loved the faded colors. Now I’m seeing workwear jackets with high price tags on various sites using old blankets.
I grab old quilts wherever I find them and if they’re “cutters” I see no reason not to use them for garments or home dec. Only if they’re signed I probably wouldn’t.I made a jacket out of a blanket my parents used when they were first married because I loved the faded colors. Now I’m seeing workwear jackets with high price tags on various sites using old blankets.
I grab old quilts wherever I find them and if they’re “cutters” I see no reason not to use them for garments or home dec. Only if they’re signed I probably wouldn’t.I made a jacket out of a blanket my parents used when they were first married because I loved the faded colors. Now I’m seeing workwear jackets with high price tags on various sites using old blankets.
I grab old quilts wherever I find them and if they’re “cutters” I see no reason not to use them for garments or home dec. Only if they’re signed I probably wouldn’t.I made a jacket out of a blanket my parents used when they were first married because I loved the faded colors. Now I’m seeing workwear jackets with high price tags on various sites using old blankets.
Me, too, i remember it well- came and went with t-shirt or sweatshirt conversions. My fashionable daughter say not for her – but she remembers mine…
Me, too, i remember it well- came and went with t-shirt or sweatshirt conversions. My fashionable daughter say not for her – but she remembers mine…
Me, too, i remember it well- came and went with t-shirt or sweatshirt conversions. My fashionable daughter say not for her – but she remembers mine…
Me, too, i remember it well- came and went with t-shirt or sweatshirt conversions. My fashionable daughter say not for her – but she remembers mine…
Me, too, i remember it well- came and went with t-shirt or sweatshirt conversions. My fashionable daughter say not for her – but she remembers mine…
Me, too, i remember it well- came and went with t-shirt or sweatshirt conversions. My fashionable daughter say not for her – but she remembers mine…
Me, too, i remember it well- came and went with t-shirt or sweatshirt conversions. My fashionable daughter say not for her – but she remembers mine…
I am not crazy about quilt coats. Vests and shirts and baby buntings – great. Just not crazy about a coat. Spring jackets – I have seen some cute ones. I wouldn’t make or buy a quilt coat- but that’s just my opinion.
I am not crazy about quilt coats. Vests and shirts and baby buntings – great. Just not crazy about a coat. Spring jackets – I have seen some cute ones. I wouldn’t make or buy a quilt coat- but that’s just my opinion.
I am not crazy about quilt coats. Vests and shirts and baby buntings – great. Just not crazy about a coat. Spring jackets – I have seen some cute ones. I wouldn’t make or buy a quilt coat- but that’s just my opinion.
I am not crazy about quilt coats. Vests and shirts and baby buntings – great. Just not crazy about a coat. Spring jackets – I have seen some cute ones. I wouldn’t make or buy a quilt coat- but that’s just my opinion.
I am not crazy about quilt coats. Vests and shirts and baby buntings – great. Just not crazy about a coat. Spring jackets – I have seen some cute ones. I wouldn’t make or buy a quilt coat- but that’s just my opinion.
I am not crazy about quilt coats. Vests and shirts and baby buntings – great. Just not crazy about a coat. Spring jackets – I have seen some cute ones. I wouldn’t make or buy a quilt coat- but that’s just my opinion.
I am not crazy about quilt coats. Vests and shirts and baby buntings – great. Just not crazy about a coat. Spring jackets – I have seen some cute ones. I wouldn’t make or buy a quilt coat- but that’s just my opinion.
Like any other ‘fashion’ —I like some of these quilt coats (the striped one looks flattering) and I don’t like some of the others. But it’s not because they are quilts —just a pattern thing for me.
I can’t see the video anymore, but if I people want to cut up their own quilts and wear them – why should we care? Quilts were originally designed to use scraps of fabric. I think that’s pretty modern thinking really -reuse and recycle! Also – quilt artists have been making some pretty fabulous wearable art for decades now.
I also crochet -and I think there are some really modern crochet jackets out there despite the fact that many people claim ‘crochet’ is old fashion. So live and let live! 🙂
Like any other ‘fashion’ —I like some of these quilt coats (the striped one looks flattering) and I don’t like some of the others. But it’s not because they are quilts —just a pattern thing for me.
I can’t see the video anymore, but if I people want to cut up their own quilts and wear them – why should we care? Quilts were originally designed to use scraps of fabric. I think that’s pretty modern thinking really -reuse and recycle! Also – quilt artists have been making some pretty fabulous wearable art for decades now.
I also crochet -and I think there are some really modern crochet jackets out there despite the fact that many people claim ‘crochet’ is old fashion. So live and let live! 🙂
Like any other ‘fashion’ —I like some of these quilt coats (the striped one looks flattering) and I don’t like some of the others. But it’s not because they are quilts —just a pattern thing for me.
I can’t see the video anymore, but if I people want to cut up their own quilts and wear them – why should we care? Quilts were originally designed to use scraps of fabric. I think that’s pretty modern thinking really -reuse and recycle! Also – quilt artists have been making some pretty fabulous wearable art for decades now.
I also crochet -and I think there are some really modern crochet jackets out there despite the fact that many people claim ‘crochet’ is old fashion. So live and let live! 🙂
Like any other ‘fashion’ —I like some of these quilt coats (the striped one looks flattering) and I don’t like some of the others. But it’s not because they are quilts —just a pattern thing for me.
I can’t see the video anymore, but if I people want to cut up their own quilts and wear them – why should we care? Quilts were originally designed to use scraps of fabric. I think that’s pretty modern thinking really -reuse and recycle! Also – quilt artists have been making some pretty fabulous wearable art for decades now.
I also crochet -and I think there are some really modern crochet jackets out there despite the fact that many people claim ‘crochet’ is old fashion. So live and let live! 🙂
Like any other ‘fashion’ —I like some of these quilt coats (the striped one looks flattering) and I don’t like some of the others. But it’s not because they are quilts —just a pattern thing for me.
I can’t see the video anymore, but if I people want to cut up their own quilts and wear them – why should we care? Quilts were originally designed to use scraps of fabric. I think that’s pretty modern thinking really -reuse and recycle! Also – quilt artists have been making some pretty fabulous wearable art for decades now.
I also crochet -and I think there are some really modern crochet jackets out there despite the fact that many people claim ‘crochet’ is old fashion. So live and let live! 🙂
Like any other ‘fashion’ —I like some of these quilt coats (the striped one looks flattering) and I don’t like some of the others. But it’s not because they are quilts —just a pattern thing for me.
I can’t see the video anymore, but if I people want to cut up their own quilts and wear them – why should we care? Quilts were originally designed to use scraps of fabric. I think that’s pretty modern thinking really -reuse and recycle! Also – quilt artists have been making some pretty fabulous wearable art for decades now.
I also crochet -and I think there are some really modern crochet jackets out there despite the fact that many people claim ‘crochet’ is old fashion. So live and let live! 🙂
Like any other ‘fashion’ —I like some of these quilt coats (the striped one looks flattering) and I don’t like some of the others. But it’s not because they are quilts —just a pattern thing for me.
I can’t see the video anymore, but if I people want to cut up their own quilts and wear them – why should we care? Quilts were originally designed to use scraps of fabric. I think that’s pretty modern thinking really -reuse and recycle! Also – quilt artists have been making some pretty fabulous wearable art for decades now.
I also crochet -and I think there are some really modern crochet jackets out there despite the fact that many people claim ‘crochet’ is old fashion. So live and let live! 🙂
The video is no longer available to watch. I think quilts are made to be used. If that means using it for its intended purpose, hanging it on a wall or turning it into a coat, I say love and use the quilt that works best for you. I wouldn’t wear a quilted coat but I admire them on women who do wear them.
The video is no longer available to watch. I think quilts are made to be used. If that means using it for its intended purpose, hanging it on a wall or turning it into a coat, I say love and use the quilt that works best for you. I wouldn’t wear a quilted coat but I admire them on women who do wear them.
The video is no longer available to watch. I think quilts are made to be used. If that means using it for its intended purpose, hanging it on a wall or turning it into a coat, I say love and use the quilt that works best for you. I wouldn’t wear a quilted coat but I admire them on women who do wear them.
The video is no longer available to watch. I think quilts are made to be used. If that means using it for its intended purpose, hanging it on a wall or turning it into a coat, I say love and use the quilt that works best for you. I wouldn’t wear a quilted coat but I admire them on women who do wear them.
The video is no longer available to watch. I think quilts are made to be used. If that means using it for its intended purpose, hanging it on a wall or turning it into a coat, I say love and use the quilt that works best for you. I wouldn’t wear a quilted coat but I admire them on women who do wear them.
The video is no longer available to watch. I think quilts are made to be used. If that means using it for its intended purpose, hanging it on a wall or turning it into a coat, I say love and use the quilt that works best for you. I wouldn’t wear a quilted coat but I admire them on women who do wear them.
The video is no longer available to watch. I think quilts are made to be used. If that means using it for its intended purpose, hanging it on a wall or turning it into a coat, I say love and use the quilt that works best for you. I wouldn’t wear a quilted coat but I admire them on women who do wear them.
I love the quilted coats especially ones that have a more modern look. As a quilter I am not necessarily going to make one mostly because I don’t like to wear coats much. I think repurposing ones from the thrift store is great it gives new life to something discarded.
I love the quilted coats especially ones that have a more modern look. As a quilter I am not necessarily going to make one mostly because I don’t like to wear coats much. I think repurposing ones from the thrift store is great it gives new life to something discarded.
I love the quilted coats especially ones that have a more modern look. As a quilter I am not necessarily going to make one mostly because I don’t like to wear coats much. I think repurposing ones from the thrift store is great it gives new life to something discarded.
I love the quilted coats especially ones that have a more modern look. As a quilter I am not necessarily going to make one mostly because I don’t like to wear coats much. I think repurposing ones from the thrift store is great it gives new life to something discarded.
I love the quilted coats especially ones that have a more modern look. As a quilter I am not necessarily going to make one mostly because I don’t like to wear coats much. I think repurposing ones from the thrift store is great it gives new life to something discarded.
I love the quilted coats especially ones that have a more modern look. As a quilter I am not necessarily going to make one mostly because I don’t like to wear coats much. I think repurposing ones from the thrift store is great it gives new life to something discarded.
I love the quilted coats especially ones that have a more modern look. As a quilter I am not necessarily going to make one mostly because I don’t like to wear coats much. I think repurposing ones from the thrift store is great it gives new life to something discarded.
I was gifted a 1930’s quilt that had been in a box for a decade. The person gifting it to me was no longer married to the family it originally came from and had no desire to try and repair the large pieces that were damaged. Yet there were still several blocks with very minimal damage. Those bocks have been cut up and made into gorgeous junk journal covers!
I was gifted a 1930’s quilt that had been in a box for a decade. The person gifting it to me was no longer married to the family it originally came from and had no desire to try and repair the large pieces that were damaged. Yet there were still several blocks with very minimal damage. Those bocks have been cut up and made into gorgeous junk journal covers!
I was gifted a 1930’s quilt that had been in a box for a decade. The person gifting it to me was no longer married to the family it originally came from and had no desire to try and repair the large pieces that were damaged. Yet there were still several blocks with very minimal damage. Those bocks have been cut up and made into gorgeous junk journal covers!
I was gifted a 1930’s quilt that had been in a box for a decade. The person gifting it to me was no longer married to the family it originally came from and had no desire to try and repair the large pieces that were damaged. Yet there were still several blocks with very minimal damage. Those bocks have been cut up and made into gorgeous junk journal covers!
I was gifted a 1930’s quilt that had been in a box for a decade. The person gifting it to me was no longer married to the family it originally came from and had no desire to try and repair the large pieces that were damaged. Yet there were still several blocks with very minimal damage. Those bocks have been cut up and made into gorgeous junk journal covers!
I was gifted a 1930’s quilt that had been in a box for a decade. The person gifting it to me was no longer married to the family it originally came from and had no desire to try and repair the large pieces that were damaged. Yet there were still several blocks with very minimal damage. Those bocks have been cut up and made into gorgeous junk journal covers!
I was gifted a 1930’s quilt that had been in a box for a decade. The person gifting it to me was no longer married to the family it originally came from and had no desire to try and repair the large pieces that were damaged. Yet there were still several blocks with very minimal damage. Those bocks have been cut up and made into gorgeous junk journal covers!
Personally, I think the long ones tend to look like bathrobes. The ones you have pictured here are better than many I have seen. I love the look if they have some shape to them and aren’t just boxes with sleeves…I am a curvy girl, and that is just not a flattering look. I would not cut up a vintage quilt to use, but I could see either making a new one (I would use very thin batting or a piece of flannel to cut down on bulk) or a thrifted one. The pattern you use would be important. Not to many seams, but it needs shape.
Personally, I think the long ones tend to look like bathrobes. The ones you have pictured here are better than many I have seen. I love the look if they have some shape to them and aren’t just boxes with sleeves…I am a curvy girl, and that is just not a flattering look. I would not cut up a vintage quilt to use, but I could see either making a new one (I would use very thin batting or a piece of flannel to cut down on bulk) or a thrifted one. The pattern you use would be important. Not to many seams, but it needs shape.
Personally, I think the long ones tend to look like bathrobes. The ones you have pictured here are better than many I have seen. I love the look if they have some shape to them and aren’t just boxes with sleeves…I am a curvy girl, and that is just not a flattering look. I would not cut up a vintage quilt to use, but I could see either making a new one (I would use very thin batting or a piece of flannel to cut down on bulk) or a thrifted one. The pattern you use would be important. Not to many seams, but it needs shape.
Personally, I think the long ones tend to look like bathrobes. The ones you have pictured here are better than many I have seen. I love the look if they have some shape to them and aren’t just boxes with sleeves…I am a curvy girl, and that is just not a flattering look. I would not cut up a vintage quilt to use, but I could see either making a new one (I would use very thin batting or a piece of flannel to cut down on bulk) or a thrifted one. The pattern you use would be important. Not to many seams, but it needs shape.
Personally, I think the long ones tend to look like bathrobes. The ones you have pictured here are better than many I have seen. I love the look if they have some shape to them and aren’t just boxes with sleeves…I am a curvy girl, and that is just not a flattering look. I would not cut up a vintage quilt to use, but I could see either making a new one (I would use very thin batting or a piece of flannel to cut down on bulk) or a thrifted one. The pattern you use would be important. Not to many seams, but it needs shape.
Personally, I think the long ones tend to look like bathrobes. The ones you have pictured here are better than many I have seen. I love the look if they have some shape to them and aren’t just boxes with sleeves…I am a curvy girl, and that is just not a flattering look. I would not cut up a vintage quilt to use, but I could see either making a new one (I would use very thin batting or a piece of flannel to cut down on bulk) or a thrifted one. The pattern you use would be important. Not to many seams, but it needs shape.
Personally, I think the long ones tend to look like bathrobes. The ones you have pictured here are better than many I have seen. I love the look if they have some shape to them and aren’t just boxes with sleeves…I am a curvy girl, and that is just not a flattering look. I would not cut up a vintage quilt to use, but I could see either making a new one (I would use very thin batting or a piece of flannel to cut down on bulk) or a thrifted one. The pattern you use would be important. Not to many seams, but it needs shape.
Looks like somebody stole the download…
Looks like somebody stole the download…
Looks like somebody stole the download…
Looks like somebody stole the download…
Looks like somebody stole the download…
Looks like somebody stole the download…
Looks like somebody stole the download…
I think this is a wonderful use of a quilt that is a bit too tattered or has no emotional attachment. However, if someone has spent many hours making this, and gifted it to you, it would probably break their heart.
I think this is a wonderful use of a quilt that is a bit too tattered or has no emotional attachment. However, if someone has spent many hours making this, and gifted it to you, it would probably break their heart.
I think this is a wonderful use of a quilt that is a bit too tattered or has no emotional attachment. However, if someone has spent many hours making this, and gifted it to you, it would probably break their heart.
I think this is a wonderful use of a quilt that is a bit too tattered or has no emotional attachment. However, if someone has spent many hours making this, and gifted it to you, it would probably break their heart.
I think this is a wonderful use of a quilt that is a bit too tattered or has no emotional attachment. However, if someone has spent many hours making this, and gifted it to you, it would probably break their heart.
I think this is a wonderful use of a quilt that is a bit too tattered or has no emotional attachment. However, if someone has spent many hours making this, and gifted it to you, it would probably break their heart.
I think this is a wonderful use of a quilt that is a bit too tattered or has no emotional attachment. However, if someone has spent many hours making this, and gifted it to you, it would probably break their heart.
A huge YAH!!! My friend, who has since passed on, made dozens of quilt jackets with knitted sleeves. They were a huge seller are craft shows. There were always quilt jackets to admire at all the Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild meetings. Joanne
A huge YAH!!! My friend, who has since passed on, made dozens of quilt jackets with knitted sleeves. They were a huge seller are craft shows. There were always quilt jackets to admire at all the Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild meetings. Joanne
A huge YAH!!! My friend, who has since passed on, made dozens of quilt jackets with knitted sleeves. They were a huge seller are craft shows. There were always quilt jackets to admire at all the Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild meetings. Joanne
A huge YAH!!! My friend, who has since passed on, made dozens of quilt jackets with knitted sleeves. They were a huge seller are craft shows. There were always quilt jackets to admire at all the Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild meetings. Joanne
A huge YAH!!! My friend, who has since passed on, made dozens of quilt jackets with knitted sleeves. They were a huge seller are craft shows. There were always quilt jackets to admire at all the Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild meetings. Joanne
A huge YAH!!! My friend, who has since passed on, made dozens of quilt jackets with knitted sleeves. They were a huge seller are craft shows. There were always quilt jackets to admire at all the Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild meetings. Joanne
A huge YAH!!! My friend, who has since passed on, made dozens of quilt jackets with knitted sleeves. They were a huge seller are craft shows. There were always quilt jackets to admire at all the Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild meetings. Joanne
Actually, the video was removed from YouTube for a copyright violation by the video maker. She used content in the video that she did not have the rights to.
Actually, the video was removed from YouTube for a copyright violation by the video maker. She used content in the video that she did not have the rights to.
Actually, the video was removed from YouTube for a copyright violation by the video maker. She used content in the video that she did not have the rights to.
Actually, the video was removed from YouTube for a copyright violation by the video maker. She used content in the video that she did not have the rights to.
Actually, the video was removed from YouTube for a copyright violation by the video maker. She used content in the video that she did not have the rights to.
Actually, the video was removed from YouTube for a copyright violation by the video maker. She used content in the video that she did not have the rights to.
Actually, the video was removed from YouTube for a copyright violation by the video maker. She used content in the video that she did not have the rights to.
Definitely a yay to making whatever you wish from a quilt. Unable to view video so not sure what the controversy was about. A quilt is like another piece of fabric. I would wear a quilt coat or jacket.
Definitely a yay to making whatever you wish from a quilt. Unable to view video so not sure what the controversy was about. A quilt is like another piece of fabric. I would wear a quilt coat or jacket.
Definitely a yay to making whatever you wish from a quilt. Unable to view video so not sure what the controversy was about. A quilt is like another piece of fabric. I would wear a quilt coat or jacket.
Definitely a yay to making whatever you wish from a quilt. Unable to view video so not sure what the controversy was about. A quilt is like another piece of fabric. I would wear a quilt coat or jacket.
Definitely a yay to making whatever you wish from a quilt. Unable to view video so not sure what the controversy was about. A quilt is like another piece of fabric. I would wear a quilt coat or jacket.
Definitely a yay to making whatever you wish from a quilt. Unable to view video so not sure what the controversy was about. A quilt is like another piece of fabric. I would wear a quilt coat or jacket.
Definitely a yay to making whatever you wish from a quilt. Unable to view video so not sure what the controversy was about. A quilt is like another piece of fabric. I would wear a quilt coat or jacket.
I am absolutely ok with turning quilts into coats.
I have an antique family quilt with bits of shattered silk and somrtears. I would love to frame portions. I would consider making into a coat but overall the fabric is probably too fragile.
I am absolutely ok with turning quilts into coats.
I have an antique family quilt with bits of shattered silk and somrtears. I would love to frame portions. I would consider making into a coat but overall the fabric is probably too fragile.
I am absolutely ok with turning quilts into coats.
I have an antique family quilt with bits of shattered silk and somrtears. I would love to frame portions. I would consider making into a coat but overall the fabric is probably too fragile.
I am absolutely ok with turning quilts into coats.
I have an antique family quilt with bits of shattered silk and somrtears. I would love to frame portions. I would consider making into a coat but overall the fabric is probably too fragile.
I am absolutely ok with turning quilts into coats.
I have an antique family quilt with bits of shattered silk and somrtears. I would love to frame portions. I would consider making into a coat but overall the fabric is probably too fragile.
I am absolutely ok with turning quilts into coats.
I have an antique family quilt with bits of shattered silk and somrtears. I would love to frame portions. I would consider making into a coat but overall the fabric is probably too fragile.
I am absolutely ok with turning quilts into coats.
I have an antique family quilt with bits of shattered silk and somrtears. I would love to frame portions. I would consider making into a coat but overall the fabric is probably too fragile.
I’m a quilter.The second quilt you showed is (was) almost certainly an antique quilt, judging from the picture – fabrics & pattern. Beyond the value a quilt historian might assign to it, as a garment it would be unlikely to survive wear and washing without the great care one must give older textiles. So it is probably not appropriate to make into a garment. Many quilted coats are bulky and unflattering, but patchwork intended to be garments and made with a very thin, drapable batting are amazing works of art in themselves.
I’m a quilter.The second quilt you showed is (was) almost certainly an antique quilt, judging from the picture – fabrics & pattern. Beyond the value a quilt historian might assign to it, as a garment it would be unlikely to survive wear and washing without the great care one must give older textiles. So it is probably not appropriate to make into a garment. Many quilted coats are bulky and unflattering, but patchwork intended to be garments and made with a very thin, drapable batting are amazing works of art in themselves.
I’m a quilter.The second quilt you showed is (was) almost certainly an antique quilt, judging from the picture – fabrics & pattern. Beyond the value a quilt historian might assign to it, as a garment it would be unlikely to survive wear and washing without the great care one must give older textiles. So it is probably not appropriate to make into a garment. Many quilted coats are bulky and unflattering, but patchwork intended to be garments and made with a very thin, drapable batting are amazing works of art in themselves.
I’m a quilter.The second quilt you showed is (was) almost certainly an antique quilt, judging from the picture – fabrics & pattern. Beyond the value a quilt historian might assign to it, as a garment it would be unlikely to survive wear and washing without the great care one must give older textiles. So it is probably not appropriate to make into a garment. Many quilted coats are bulky and unflattering, but patchwork intended to be garments and made with a very thin, drapable batting are amazing works of art in themselves.
I’m a quilter.The second quilt you showed is (was) almost certainly an antique quilt, judging from the picture – fabrics & pattern. Beyond the value a quilt historian might assign to it, as a garment it would be unlikely to survive wear and washing without the great care one must give older textiles. So it is probably not appropriate to make into a garment. Many quilted coats are bulky and unflattering, but patchwork intended to be garments and made with a very thin, drapable batting are amazing works of art in themselves.
I’m a quilter.The second quilt you showed is (was) almost certainly an antique quilt, judging from the picture – fabrics & pattern. Beyond the value a quilt historian might assign to it, as a garment it would be unlikely to survive wear and washing without the great care one must give older textiles. So it is probably not appropriate to make into a garment. Many quilted coats are bulky and unflattering, but patchwork intended to be garments and made with a very thin, drapable batting are amazing works of art in themselves.
I’m a quilter.The second quilt you showed is (was) almost certainly an antique quilt, judging from the picture – fabrics & pattern. Beyond the value a quilt historian might assign to it, as a garment it would be unlikely to survive wear and washing without the great care one must give older textiles. So it is probably not appropriate to make into a garment. Many quilted coats are bulky and unflattering, but patchwork intended to be garments and made with a very thin, drapable batting are amazing works of art in themselves.
I think the person who made the video is concerned that someone is buying up hundreds of old valuable quilts and other items like Navajo blankets and commercializing them. What anyone does with their own legacy quilts is their own business. When you get into a more commercial realm, or buying things like the blankets that may have been put into pawn, there may be some ethical issues to discuss. The subject has different layers of meaning, and is not really subject to one flat, unequivocal view. But there certainly are some loud opinions out there.
I think the person who made the video is concerned that someone is buying up hundreds of old valuable quilts and other items like Navajo blankets and commercializing them. What anyone does with their own legacy quilts is their own business. When you get into a more commercial realm, or buying things like the blankets that may have been put into pawn, there may be some ethical issues to discuss. The subject has different layers of meaning, and is not really subject to one flat, unequivocal view. But there certainly are some loud opinions out there.
I think the person who made the video is concerned that someone is buying up hundreds of old valuable quilts and other items like Navajo blankets and commercializing them. What anyone does with their own legacy quilts is their own business. When you get into a more commercial realm, or buying things like the blankets that may have been put into pawn, there may be some ethical issues to discuss. The subject has different layers of meaning, and is not really subject to one flat, unequivocal view. But there certainly are some loud opinions out there.
I think the person who made the video is concerned that someone is buying up hundreds of old valuable quilts and other items like Navajo blankets and commercializing them. What anyone does with their own legacy quilts is their own business. When you get into a more commercial realm, or buying things like the blankets that may have been put into pawn, there may be some ethical issues to discuss. The subject has different layers of meaning, and is not really subject to one flat, unequivocal view. But there certainly are some loud opinions out there.
I think the person who made the video is concerned that someone is buying up hundreds of old valuable quilts and other items like Navajo blankets and commercializing them. What anyone does with their own legacy quilts is their own business. When you get into a more commercial realm, or buying things like the blankets that may have been put into pawn, there may be some ethical issues to discuss. The subject has different layers of meaning, and is not really subject to one flat, unequivocal view. But there certainly are some loud opinions out there.
I think the person who made the video is concerned that someone is buying up hundreds of old valuable quilts and other items like Navajo blankets and commercializing them. What anyone does with their own legacy quilts is their own business. When you get into a more commercial realm, or buying things like the blankets that may have been put into pawn, there may be some ethical issues to discuss. The subject has different layers of meaning, and is not really subject to one flat, unequivocal view. But there certainly are some loud opinions out there.
I think the person who made the video is concerned that someone is buying up hundreds of old valuable quilts and other items like Navajo blankets and commercializing them. What anyone does with their own legacy quilts is their own business. When you get into a more commercial realm, or buying things like the blankets that may have been put into pawn, there may be some ethical issues to discuss. The subject has different layers of meaning, and is not really subject to one flat, unequivocal view. But there certainly are some loud opinions out there.
Ooh, lots of comments. I am commenting prior to reading the other comments, so forgive any redundancy. And the video has been removed, I’ll probably noodle around to see if I can find it.
I feel sad, sometimes, when someone’s hard quilting work gets cut up and made into something else. But then quilts were originally made from scraps/leftover textiles so maybe this is another upcycling of a quilt that wasn’t being used.
So mixed feelings.
In terms of fashion or style, many of these coats look mumsy to me and I suspect the trend will not last long.
I do like the coat described on shannonfraserdesigns.com
Ooh, lots of comments. I am commenting prior to reading the other comments, so forgive any redundancy. And the video has been removed, I’ll probably noodle around to see if I can find it.
I feel sad, sometimes, when someone’s hard quilting work gets cut up and made into something else. But then quilts were originally made from scraps/leftover textiles so maybe this is another upcycling of a quilt that wasn’t being used.
So mixed feelings.
In terms of fashion or style, many of these coats look mumsy to me and I suspect the trend will not last long.
I do like the coat described on shannonfraserdesigns.com
Ooh, lots of comments. I am commenting prior to reading the other comments, so forgive any redundancy. And the video has been removed, I’ll probably noodle around to see if I can find it.
I feel sad, sometimes, when someone’s hard quilting work gets cut up and made into something else. But then quilts were originally made from scraps/leftover textiles so maybe this is another upcycling of a quilt that wasn’t being used.
So mixed feelings.
In terms of fashion or style, many of these coats look mumsy to me and I suspect the trend will not last long.
I do like the coat described on shannonfraserdesigns.com
Ooh, lots of comments. I am commenting prior to reading the other comments, so forgive any redundancy. And the video has been removed, I’ll probably noodle around to see if I can find it.
I feel sad, sometimes, when someone’s hard quilting work gets cut up and made into something else. But then quilts were originally made from scraps/leftover textiles so maybe this is another upcycling of a quilt that wasn’t being used.
So mixed feelings.
In terms of fashion or style, many of these coats look mumsy to me and I suspect the trend will not last long.
I do like the coat described on shannonfraserdesigns.com
Ooh, lots of comments. I am commenting prior to reading the other comments, so forgive any redundancy. And the video has been removed, I’ll probably noodle around to see if I can find it.
I feel sad, sometimes, when someone’s hard quilting work gets cut up and made into something else. But then quilts were originally made from scraps/leftover textiles so maybe this is another upcycling of a quilt that wasn’t being used.
So mixed feelings.
In terms of fashion or style, many of these coats look mumsy to me and I suspect the trend will not last long.
I do like the coat described on shannonfraserdesigns.com
Ooh, lots of comments. I am commenting prior to reading the other comments, so forgive any redundancy. And the video has been removed, I’ll probably noodle around to see if I can find it.
I feel sad, sometimes, when someone’s hard quilting work gets cut up and made into something else. But then quilts were originally made from scraps/leftover textiles so maybe this is another upcycling of a quilt that wasn’t being used.
So mixed feelings.
In terms of fashion or style, many of these coats look mumsy to me and I suspect the trend will not last long.
I do like the coat described on shannonfraserdesigns.com
Ooh, lots of comments. I am commenting prior to reading the other comments, so forgive any redundancy. And the video has been removed, I’ll probably noodle around to see if I can find it.
I feel sad, sometimes, when someone’s hard quilting work gets cut up and made into something else. But then quilts were originally made from scraps/leftover textiles so maybe this is another upcycling of a quilt that wasn’t being used.
So mixed feelings.
In terms of fashion or style, many of these coats look mumsy to me and I suspect the trend will not last long.
I do like the coat described on shannonfraserdesigns.com
Oh shucks, sorry I never got to see the video …
Oh shucks, sorry I never got to see the video …
Oh shucks, sorry I never got to see the video …
Oh shucks, sorry I never got to see the video …
Oh shucks, sorry I never got to see the video …
Oh shucks, sorry I never got to see the video …
Oh shucks, sorry I never got to see the video …
I would not personally wear a quilted coat bc I feel it would add pounds to my not skinny frame but if others want to…go for it. I would NEVER cut up any of the quilts I have that family and friends have made but after I am gone my kids can do whatever they want with them.
I would not personally wear a quilted coat bc I feel it would add pounds to my not skinny frame but if others want to…go for it. I would NEVER cut up any of the quilts I have that family and friends have made but after I am gone my kids can do whatever they want with them.
I would not personally wear a quilted coat bc I feel it would add pounds to my not skinny frame but if others want to…go for it. I would NEVER cut up any of the quilts I have that family and friends have made but after I am gone my kids can do whatever they want with them.
I would not personally wear a quilted coat bc I feel it would add pounds to my not skinny frame but if others want to…go for it. I would NEVER cut up any of the quilts I have that family and friends have made but after I am gone my kids can do whatever they want with them.
I would not personally wear a quilted coat bc I feel it would add pounds to my not skinny frame but if others want to…go for it. I would NEVER cut up any of the quilts I have that family and friends have made but after I am gone my kids can do whatever they want with them.
I would not personally wear a quilted coat bc I feel it would add pounds to my not skinny frame but if others want to…go for it. I would NEVER cut up any of the quilts I have that family and friends have made but after I am gone my kids can do whatever they want with them.
I would not personally wear a quilted coat bc I feel it would add pounds to my not skinny frame but if others want to…go for it. I would NEVER cut up any of the quilts I have that family and friends have made but after I am gone my kids can do whatever they want with them.
I’m not a fan of quilt coats myself. They don’t look flattering on most people in my opinion. As far as cutting them up, I think it’s fine as long as the original sewist is fine with it. Most quilts take many, many hours of work to make and often the fabrics, if using today’s fabrics, can be quite costly. I would hate to see someone’s long labor of love chopped up without regard for the love and soul and craftsmanship that went into it. However, if it’s from a thrift store or would otherwise be thrown away, then sure, upcycle it! I think it’s a fad like bell bottoms, southwestern skirts with squash blossom necklaces and destructed high-waisted jeans.
I’m not a fan of quilt coats myself. They don’t look flattering on most people in my opinion. As far as cutting them up, I think it’s fine as long as the original sewist is fine with it. Most quilts take many, many hours of work to make and often the fabrics, if using today’s fabrics, can be quite costly. I would hate to see someone’s long labor of love chopped up without regard for the love and soul and craftsmanship that went into it. However, if it’s from a thrift store or would otherwise be thrown away, then sure, upcycle it! I think it’s a fad like bell bottoms, southwestern skirts with squash blossom necklaces and destructed high-waisted jeans.
I’m not a fan of quilt coats myself. They don’t look flattering on most people in my opinion. As far as cutting them up, I think it’s fine as long as the original sewist is fine with it. Most quilts take many, many hours of work to make and often the fabrics, if using today’s fabrics, can be quite costly. I would hate to see someone’s long labor of love chopped up without regard for the love and soul and craftsmanship that went into it. However, if it’s from a thrift store or would otherwise be thrown away, then sure, upcycle it! I think it’s a fad like bell bottoms, southwestern skirts with squash blossom necklaces and destructed high-waisted jeans.
I’m not a fan of quilt coats myself. They don’t look flattering on most people in my opinion. As far as cutting them up, I think it’s fine as long as the original sewist is fine with it. Most quilts take many, many hours of work to make and often the fabrics, if using today’s fabrics, can be quite costly. I would hate to see someone’s long labor of love chopped up without regard for the love and soul and craftsmanship that went into it. However, if it’s from a thrift store or would otherwise be thrown away, then sure, upcycle it! I think it’s a fad like bell bottoms, southwestern skirts with squash blossom necklaces and destructed high-waisted jeans.
I’m not a fan of quilt coats myself. They don’t look flattering on most people in my opinion. As far as cutting them up, I think it’s fine as long as the original sewist is fine with it. Most quilts take many, many hours of work to make and often the fabrics, if using today’s fabrics, can be quite costly. I would hate to see someone’s long labor of love chopped up without regard for the love and soul and craftsmanship that went into it. However, if it’s from a thrift store or would otherwise be thrown away, then sure, upcycle it! I think it’s a fad like bell bottoms, southwestern skirts with squash blossom necklaces and destructed high-waisted jeans.
I’m not a fan of quilt coats myself. They don’t look flattering on most people in my opinion. As far as cutting them up, I think it’s fine as long as the original sewist is fine with it. Most quilts take many, many hours of work to make and often the fabrics, if using today’s fabrics, can be quite costly. I would hate to see someone’s long labor of love chopped up without regard for the love and soul and craftsmanship that went into it. However, if it’s from a thrift store or would otherwise be thrown away, then sure, upcycle it! I think it’s a fad like bell bottoms, southwestern skirts with squash blossom necklaces and destructed high-waisted jeans.
I’m not a fan of quilt coats myself. They don’t look flattering on most people in my opinion. As far as cutting them up, I think it’s fine as long as the original sewist is fine with it. Most quilts take many, many hours of work to make and often the fabrics, if using today’s fabrics, can be quite costly. I would hate to see someone’s long labor of love chopped up without regard for the love and soul and craftsmanship that went into it. However, if it’s from a thrift store or would otherwise be thrown away, then sure, upcycle it! I think it’s a fad like bell bottoms, southwestern skirts with squash blossom necklaces and destructed high-waisted jeans.
I understand where the person in the video is coming from. I really prefer to see old, unique things preserved, but I disagree with the idea that no quilt should ever be recycled into something else. The newer quilts that somebody made by going to a fabric store and selecting several coordinating fabrics are not particularly historic or artistically valuable, in my opinion. Unless there is something unique about them in some other way, of course.
She talks about quilts being like records of people’s lives. I think this is true of older quilts that were actually made from scraps of worn out clothing and such things. With the possible exception of the first one, I don’t think any of the quilts in your photos are that old or were made from that type of scraps. I’m not at all bothered by recycling newer quilts.
She doesn’t actually give alternatives. The Kardashians sitting on a quilt? Some celebrity “wearing” one to some gala? These are not actual uses for the quilt, they’re just being used as props for one photograph. What did Kardashians do with the quilt after the photo was taken?
If there was a quilt museum that could look at old quilts that people have and tell them whether they have historic value or should be saved for any reason, and would take the ones that they deem historic or valuable, that would be great. Then those kinds of quilts could be preserved. I have an old crazy quilt that I would love to have some place like that to leave it to in my will. But as far as I know, there isn’t such a place.
I have about half a dozen old quilts. When I say old, I’m pretty sure they were made prior to 1950 or so. At least one of them (the crazy quilt) was made prior to 1900. They’re all just sitting on shelves in a closet. They aren’t large enough to be used as covering on any bed larger than a twin, except possibly in a decorative way. If I did use them on a bed, they would still have to be washed occasionally. And washing any of the older quilts that I have would soon destroy them.
Recently I gave several of them to a person who makes totebags out of them. They were the ones with holes or missing parts from the quilt top. I don’t feel bad about that. I think it’s the only way they would have ever been used and not discarded. In the absence of a quilt museum or some such place, the truth is that someone, probably an estate sale company, will dispose of my “stuff” when I’m gone, and probably won’t think twice about throwing away anything that doesn’t get sold.
Regarding the question of whether I would wear one, probably not, unless it was made from a crazy quilt. And I would not want to see a crazy quilt, especially an old one, cut up to make anything else. But I would wear a coat if the pieces of it were actually made to be used for the coat and not cut from an actual quilt.
I understand where the person in the video is coming from. I really prefer to see old, unique things preserved, but I disagree with the idea that no quilt should ever be recycled into something else. The newer quilts that somebody made by going to a fabric store and selecting several coordinating fabrics are not particularly historic or artistically valuable, in my opinion. Unless there is something unique about them in some other way, of course.
She talks about quilts being like records of people’s lives. I think this is true of older quilts that were actually made from scraps of worn out clothing and such things. With the possible exception of the first one, I don’t think any of the quilts in your photos are that old or were made from that type of scraps. I’m not at all bothered by recycling newer quilts.
She doesn’t actually give alternatives. The Kardashians sitting on a quilt? Some celebrity “wearing” one to some gala? These are not actual uses for the quilt, they’re just being used as props for one photograph. What did Kardashians do with the quilt after the photo was taken?
If there was a quilt museum that could look at old quilts that people have and tell them whether they have historic value or should be saved for any reason, and would take the ones that they deem historic or valuable, that would be great. Then those kinds of quilts could be preserved. I have an old crazy quilt that I would love to have some place like that to leave it to in my will. But as far as I know, there isn’t such a place.
I have about half a dozen old quilts. When I say old, I’m pretty sure they were made prior to 1950 or so. At least one of them (the crazy quilt) was made prior to 1900. They’re all just sitting on shelves in a closet. They aren’t large enough to be used as covering on any bed larger than a twin, except possibly in a decorative way. If I did use them on a bed, they would still have to be washed occasionally. And washing any of the older quilts that I have would soon destroy them.
Recently I gave several of them to a person who makes totebags out of them. They were the ones with holes or missing parts from the quilt top. I don’t feel bad about that. I think it’s the only way they would have ever been used and not discarded. In the absence of a quilt museum or some such place, the truth is that someone, probably an estate sale company, will dispose of my “stuff” when I’m gone, and probably won’t think twice about throwing away anything that doesn’t get sold.
Regarding the question of whether I would wear one, probably not, unless it was made from a crazy quilt. And I would not want to see a crazy quilt, especially an old one, cut up to make anything else. But I would wear a coat if the pieces of it were actually made to be used for the coat and not cut from an actual quilt.
I understand where the person in the video is coming from. I really prefer to see old, unique things preserved, but I disagree with the idea that no quilt should ever be recycled into something else. The newer quilts that somebody made by going to a fabric store and selecting several coordinating fabrics are not particularly historic or artistically valuable, in my opinion. Unless there is something unique about them in some other way, of course.
She talks about quilts being like records of people’s lives. I think this is true of older quilts that were actually made from scraps of worn out clothing and such things. With the possible exception of the first one, I don’t think any of the quilts in your photos are that old or were made from that type of scraps. I’m not at all bothered by recycling newer quilts.
She doesn’t actually give alternatives. The Kardashians sitting on a quilt? Some celebrity “wearing” one to some gala? These are not actual uses for the quilt, they’re just being used as props for one photograph. What did Kardashians do with the quilt after the photo was taken?
If there was a quilt museum that could look at old quilts that people have and tell them whether they have historic value or should be saved for any reason, and would take the ones that they deem historic or valuable, that would be great. Then those kinds of quilts could be preserved. I have an old crazy quilt that I would love to have some place like that to leave it to in my will. But as far as I know, there isn’t such a place.
I have about half a dozen old quilts. When I say old, I’m pretty sure they were made prior to 1950 or so. At least one of them (the crazy quilt) was made prior to 1900. They’re all just sitting on shelves in a closet. They aren’t large enough to be used as covering on any bed larger than a twin, except possibly in a decorative way. If I did use them on a bed, they would still have to be washed occasionally. And washing any of the older quilts that I have would soon destroy them.
Recently I gave several of them to a person who makes totebags out of them. They were the ones with holes or missing parts from the quilt top. I don’t feel bad about that. I think it’s the only way they would have ever been used and not discarded. In the absence of a quilt museum or some such place, the truth is that someone, probably an estate sale company, will dispose of my “stuff” when I’m gone, and probably won’t think twice about throwing away anything that doesn’t get sold.
Regarding the question of whether I would wear one, probably not, unless it was made from a crazy quilt. And I would not want to see a crazy quilt, especially an old one, cut up to make anything else. But I would wear a coat if the pieces of it were actually made to be used for the coat and not cut from an actual quilt.
I understand where the person in the video is coming from. I really prefer to see old, unique things preserved, but I disagree with the idea that no quilt should ever be recycled into something else. The newer quilts that somebody made by going to a fabric store and selecting several coordinating fabrics are not particularly historic or artistically valuable, in my opinion. Unless there is something unique about them in some other way, of course.
She talks about quilts being like records of people’s lives. I think this is true of older quilts that were actually made from scraps of worn out clothing and such things. With the possible exception of the first one, I don’t think any of the quilts in your photos are that old or were made from that type of scraps. I’m not at all bothered by recycling newer quilts.
She doesn’t actually give alternatives. The Kardashians sitting on a quilt? Some celebrity “wearing” one to some gala? These are not actual uses for the quilt, they’re just being used as props for one photograph. What did Kardashians do with the quilt after the photo was taken?
If there was a quilt museum that could look at old quilts that people have and tell them whether they have historic value or should be saved for any reason, and would take the ones that they deem historic or valuable, that would be great. Then those kinds of quilts could be preserved. I have an old crazy quilt that I would love to have some place like that to leave it to in my will. But as far as I know, there isn’t such a place.
I have about half a dozen old quilts. When I say old, I’m pretty sure they were made prior to 1950 or so. At least one of them (the crazy quilt) was made prior to 1900. They’re all just sitting on shelves in a closet. They aren’t large enough to be used as covering on any bed larger than a twin, except possibly in a decorative way. If I did use them on a bed, they would still have to be washed occasionally. And washing any of the older quilts that I have would soon destroy them.
Recently I gave several of them to a person who makes totebags out of them. They were the ones with holes or missing parts from the quilt top. I don’t feel bad about that. I think it’s the only way they would have ever been used and not discarded. In the absence of a quilt museum or some such place, the truth is that someone, probably an estate sale company, will dispose of my “stuff” when I’m gone, and probably won’t think twice about throwing away anything that doesn’t get sold.
Regarding the question of whether I would wear one, probably not, unless it was made from a crazy quilt. And I would not want to see a crazy quilt, especially an old one, cut up to make anything else. But I would wear a coat if the pieces of it were actually made to be used for the coat and not cut from an actual quilt.
I understand where the person in the video is coming from. I really prefer to see old, unique things preserved, but I disagree with the idea that no quilt should ever be recycled into something else. The newer quilts that somebody made by going to a fabric store and selecting several coordinating fabrics are not particularly historic or artistically valuable, in my opinion. Unless there is something unique about them in some other way, of course.
She talks about quilts being like records of people’s lives. I think this is true of older quilts that were actually made from scraps of worn out clothing and such things. With the possible exception of the first one, I don’t think any of the quilts in your photos are that old or were made from that type of scraps. I’m not at all bothered by recycling newer quilts.
She doesn’t actually give alternatives. The Kardashians sitting on a quilt? Some celebrity “wearing” one to some gala? These are not actual uses for the quilt, they’re just being used as props for one photograph. What did Kardashians do with the quilt after the photo was taken?
If there was a quilt museum that could look at old quilts that people have and tell them whether they have historic value or should be saved for any reason, and would take the ones that they deem historic or valuable, that would be great. Then those kinds of quilts could be preserved. I have an old crazy quilt that I would love to have some place like that to leave it to in my will. But as far as I know, there isn’t such a place.
I have about half a dozen old quilts. When I say old, I’m pretty sure they were made prior to 1950 or so. At least one of them (the crazy quilt) was made prior to 1900. They’re all just sitting on shelves in a closet. They aren’t large enough to be used as covering on any bed larger than a twin, except possibly in a decorative way. If I did use them on a bed, they would still have to be washed occasionally. And washing any of the older quilts that I have would soon destroy them.
Recently I gave several of them to a person who makes totebags out of them. They were the ones with holes or missing parts from the quilt top. I don’t feel bad about that. I think it’s the only way they would have ever been used and not discarded. In the absence of a quilt museum or some such place, the truth is that someone, probably an estate sale company, will dispose of my “stuff” when I’m gone, and probably won’t think twice about throwing away anything that doesn’t get sold.
Regarding the question of whether I would wear one, probably not, unless it was made from a crazy quilt. And I would not want to see a crazy quilt, especially an old one, cut up to make anything else. But I would wear a coat if the pieces of it were actually made to be used for the coat and not cut from an actual quilt.
I understand where the person in the video is coming from. I really prefer to see old, unique things preserved, but I disagree with the idea that no quilt should ever be recycled into something else. The newer quilts that somebody made by going to a fabric store and selecting several coordinating fabrics are not particularly historic or artistically valuable, in my opinion. Unless there is something unique about them in some other way, of course.
She talks about quilts being like records of people’s lives. I think this is true of older quilts that were actually made from scraps of worn out clothing and such things. With the possible exception of the first one, I don’t think any of the quilts in your photos are that old or were made from that type of scraps. I’m not at all bothered by recycling newer quilts.
She doesn’t actually give alternatives. The Kardashians sitting on a quilt? Some celebrity “wearing” one to some gala? These are not actual uses for the quilt, they’re just being used as props for one photograph. What did Kardashians do with the quilt after the photo was taken?
If there was a quilt museum that could look at old quilts that people have and tell them whether they have historic value or should be saved for any reason, and would take the ones that they deem historic or valuable, that would be great. Then those kinds of quilts could be preserved. I have an old crazy quilt that I would love to have some place like that to leave it to in my will. But as far as I know, there isn’t such a place.
I have about half a dozen old quilts. When I say old, I’m pretty sure they were made prior to 1950 or so. At least one of them (the crazy quilt) was made prior to 1900. They’re all just sitting on shelves in a closet. They aren’t large enough to be used as covering on any bed larger than a twin, except possibly in a decorative way. If I did use them on a bed, they would still have to be washed occasionally. And washing any of the older quilts that I have would soon destroy them.
Recently I gave several of them to a person who makes totebags out of them. They were the ones with holes or missing parts from the quilt top. I don’t feel bad about that. I think it’s the only way they would have ever been used and not discarded. In the absence of a quilt museum or some such place, the truth is that someone, probably an estate sale company, will dispose of my “stuff” when I’m gone, and probably won’t think twice about throwing away anything that doesn’t get sold.
Regarding the question of whether I would wear one, probably not, unless it was made from a crazy quilt. And I would not want to see a crazy quilt, especially an old one, cut up to make anything else. But I would wear a coat if the pieces of it were actually made to be used for the coat and not cut from an actual quilt.
I understand where the person in the video is coming from. I really prefer to see old, unique things preserved, but I disagree with the idea that no quilt should ever be recycled into something else. The newer quilts that somebody made by going to a fabric store and selecting several coordinating fabrics are not particularly historic or artistically valuable, in my opinion. Unless there is something unique about them in some other way, of course.
She talks about quilts being like records of people’s lives. I think this is true of older quilts that were actually made from scraps of worn out clothing and such things. With the possible exception of the first one, I don’t think any of the quilts in your photos are that old or were made from that type of scraps. I’m not at all bothered by recycling newer quilts.
She doesn’t actually give alternatives. The Kardashians sitting on a quilt? Some celebrity “wearing” one to some gala? These are not actual uses for the quilt, they’re just being used as props for one photograph. What did Kardashians do with the quilt after the photo was taken?
If there was a quilt museum that could look at old quilts that people have and tell them whether they have historic value or should be saved for any reason, and would take the ones that they deem historic or valuable, that would be great. Then those kinds of quilts could be preserved. I have an old crazy quilt that I would love to have some place like that to leave it to in my will. But as far as I know, there isn’t such a place.
I have about half a dozen old quilts. When I say old, I’m pretty sure they were made prior to 1950 or so. At least one of them (the crazy quilt) was made prior to 1900. They’re all just sitting on shelves in a closet. They aren’t large enough to be used as covering on any bed larger than a twin, except possibly in a decorative way. If I did use them on a bed, they would still have to be washed occasionally. And washing any of the older quilts that I have would soon destroy them.
Recently I gave several of them to a person who makes totebags out of them. They were the ones with holes or missing parts from the quilt top. I don’t feel bad about that. I think it’s the only way they would have ever been used and not discarded. In the absence of a quilt museum or some such place, the truth is that someone, probably an estate sale company, will dispose of my “stuff” when I’m gone, and probably won’t think twice about throwing away anything that doesn’t get sold.
Regarding the question of whether I would wear one, probably not, unless it was made from a crazy quilt. And I would not want to see a crazy quilt, especially an old one, cut up to make anything else. But I would wear a coat if the pieces of it were actually made to be used for the coat and not cut from an actual quilt.
Why not? If you have the ability to either make a quilted coat or cut up a quilt to make into a coat, do what floats your creative boat. We can all express our creative muscles in a variety of ways. Julie, you do a fantastic job of showing us the myriad of art ideas and techniques that inspire you. We all learn from you!
Why not? If you have the ability to either make a quilted coat or cut up a quilt to make into a coat, do what floats your creative boat. We can all express our creative muscles in a variety of ways. Julie, you do a fantastic job of showing us the myriad of art ideas and techniques that inspire you. We all learn from you!
Why not? If you have the ability to either make a quilted coat or cut up a quilt to make into a coat, do what floats your creative boat. We can all express our creative muscles in a variety of ways. Julie, you do a fantastic job of showing us the myriad of art ideas and techniques that inspire you. We all learn from you!
Why not? If you have the ability to either make a quilted coat or cut up a quilt to make into a coat, do what floats your creative boat. We can all express our creative muscles in a variety of ways. Julie, you do a fantastic job of showing us the myriad of art ideas and techniques that inspire you. We all learn from you!
Why not? If you have the ability to either make a quilted coat or cut up a quilt to make into a coat, do what floats your creative boat. We can all express our creative muscles in a variety of ways. Julie, you do a fantastic job of showing us the myriad of art ideas and techniques that inspire you. We all learn from you!
Why not? If you have the ability to either make a quilted coat or cut up a quilt to make into a coat, do what floats your creative boat. We can all express our creative muscles in a variety of ways. Julie, you do a fantastic job of showing us the myriad of art ideas and techniques that inspire you. We all learn from you!
Why not? If you have the ability to either make a quilted coat or cut up a quilt to make into a coat, do what floats your creative boat. We can all express our creative muscles in a variety of ways. Julie, you do a fantastic job of showing us the myriad of art ideas and techniques that inspire you. We all learn from you!
I had a strong reaction as well and it was not positive. Here’s another white woman telling other people what they should or should not do. I don’t appreciate people like her being the gatekeepers for what people can do creatively. She left out so much regarding black quilt history and where a lot of innovative fashion comes from (lgbtq+). I just saw another person with a strong white quilt pedigree preaching to the quilt police. No thanks. Plus she used photos from other makers without permission, despite YouTube dismissing the claim.
I had a strong reaction as well and it was not positive. Here’s another white woman telling other people what they should or should not do. I don’t appreciate people like her being the gatekeepers for what people can do creatively. She left out so much regarding black quilt history and where a lot of innovative fashion comes from (lgbtq+). I just saw another person with a strong white quilt pedigree preaching to the quilt police. No thanks. Plus she used photos from other makers without permission, despite YouTube dismissing the claim.
I had a strong reaction as well and it was not positive. Here’s another white woman telling other people what they should or should not do. I don’t appreciate people like her being the gatekeepers for what people can do creatively. She left out so much regarding black quilt history and where a lot of innovative fashion comes from (lgbtq+). I just saw another person with a strong white quilt pedigree preaching to the quilt police. No thanks. Plus she used photos from other makers without permission, despite YouTube dismissing the claim.
I had a strong reaction as well and it was not positive. Here’s another white woman telling other people what they should or should not do. I don’t appreciate people like her being the gatekeepers for what people can do creatively. She left out so much regarding black quilt history and where a lot of innovative fashion comes from (lgbtq+). I just saw another person with a strong white quilt pedigree preaching to the quilt police. No thanks. Plus she used photos from other makers without permission, despite YouTube dismissing the claim.
I had a strong reaction as well and it was not positive. Here’s another white woman telling other people what they should or should not do. I don’t appreciate people like her being the gatekeepers for what people can do creatively. She left out so much regarding black quilt history and where a lot of innovative fashion comes from (lgbtq+). I just saw another person with a strong white quilt pedigree preaching to the quilt police. No thanks. Plus she used photos from other makers without permission, despite YouTube dismissing the claim.
I had a strong reaction as well and it was not positive. Here’s another white woman telling other people what they should or should not do. I don’t appreciate people like her being the gatekeepers for what people can do creatively. She left out so much regarding black quilt history and where a lot of innovative fashion comes from (lgbtq+). I just saw another person with a strong white quilt pedigree preaching to the quilt police. No thanks. Plus she used photos from other makers without permission, despite YouTube dismissing the claim.
I had a strong reaction as well and it was not positive. Here’s another white woman telling other people what they should or should not do. I don’t appreciate people like her being the gatekeepers for what people can do creatively. She left out so much regarding black quilt history and where a lot of innovative fashion comes from (lgbtq+). I just saw another person with a strong white quilt pedigree preaching to the quilt police. No thanks. Plus she used photos from other makers without permission, despite YouTube dismissing the claim.
What a great video. I still have quilts my grandmother made which are falling apart because they were used so much. They are still loved although not used and will not be cut up and repurposed. I think the video makes dozens of valid points. Watch it!!
What a great video. I still have quilts my grandmother made which are falling apart because they were used so much. They are still loved although not used and will not be cut up and repurposed. I think the video makes dozens of valid points. Watch it!!
What a great video. I still have quilts my grandmother made which are falling apart because they were used so much. They are still loved although not used and will not be cut up and repurposed. I think the video makes dozens of valid points. Watch it!!
What a great video. I still have quilts my grandmother made which are falling apart because they were used so much. They are still loved although not used and will not be cut up and repurposed. I think the video makes dozens of valid points. Watch it!!
What a great video. I still have quilts my grandmother made which are falling apart because they were used so much. They are still loved although not used and will not be cut up and repurposed. I think the video makes dozens of valid points. Watch it!!
What a great video. I still have quilts my grandmother made which are falling apart because they were used so much. They are still loved although not used and will not be cut up and repurposed. I think the video makes dozens of valid points. Watch it!!
What a great video. I still have quilts my grandmother made which are falling apart because they were used so much. They are still loved although not used and will not be cut up and repurposed. I think the video makes dozens of valid points. Watch it!!
Thank you for sharing this “public service announcement”. I absolutely loved seeing the montage of quilts going on behind her. I’m not gay but I think I’m in love with her!
Thank you for sharing this “public service announcement”. I absolutely loved seeing the montage of quilts going on behind her. I’m not gay but I think I’m in love with her!
Thank you for sharing this “public service announcement”. I absolutely loved seeing the montage of quilts going on behind her. I’m not gay but I think I’m in love with her!
Thank you for sharing this “public service announcement”. I absolutely loved seeing the montage of quilts going on behind her. I’m not gay but I think I’m in love with her!
Thank you for sharing this “public service announcement”. I absolutely loved seeing the montage of quilts going on behind her. I’m not gay but I think I’m in love with her!
Thank you for sharing this “public service announcement”. I absolutely loved seeing the montage of quilts going on behind her. I’m not gay but I think I’m in love with her!
Thank you for sharing this “public service announcement”. I absolutely loved seeing the montage of quilts going on behind her. I’m not gay but I think I’m in love with her!
The video maker is certainly very passionate about the subject! I would suggest that, if she feels that strongly about it, she should buy these quilts herself, or try to persuade others who feel like she does to buy them! If the rightful owner of an object sells it, then she can’t tell the buyer how to use it! ( I’m more upset by her attempt to police other people’s creative endeavors!) That said, I think some of these jackets, etc. are very cool! ❤️
The video maker is certainly very passionate about the subject! I would suggest that, if she feels that strongly about it, she should buy these quilts herself, or try to persuade others who feel like she does to buy them! If the rightful owner of an object sells it, then she can’t tell the buyer how to use it! ( I’m more upset by her attempt to police other people’s creative endeavors!) That said, I think some of these jackets, etc. are very cool! ❤️
The video maker is certainly very passionate about the subject! I would suggest that, if she feels that strongly about it, she should buy these quilts herself, or try to persuade others who feel like she does to buy them! If the rightful owner of an object sells it, then she can’t tell the buyer how to use it! ( I’m more upset by her attempt to police other people’s creative endeavors!) That said, I think some of these jackets, etc. are very cool! ❤️
The video maker is certainly very passionate about the subject! I would suggest that, if she feels that strongly about it, she should buy these quilts herself, or try to persuade others who feel like she does to buy them! If the rightful owner of an object sells it, then she can’t tell the buyer how to use it! ( I’m more upset by her attempt to police other people’s creative endeavors!) That said, I think some of these jackets, etc. are very cool! ❤️
The video maker is certainly very passionate about the subject! I would suggest that, if she feels that strongly about it, she should buy these quilts herself, or try to persuade others who feel like she does to buy them! If the rightful owner of an object sells it, then she can’t tell the buyer how to use it! ( I’m more upset by her attempt to police other people’s creative endeavors!) That said, I think some of these jackets, etc. are very cool! ❤️
The video maker is certainly very passionate about the subject! I would suggest that, if she feels that strongly about it, she should buy these quilts herself, or try to persuade others who feel like she does to buy them! If the rightful owner of an object sells it, then she can’t tell the buyer how to use it! ( I’m more upset by her attempt to police other people’s creative endeavors!) That said, I think some of these jackets, etc. are very cool! ❤️
The video maker is certainly very passionate about the subject! I would suggest that, if she feels that strongly about it, she should buy these quilts herself, or try to persuade others who feel like she does to buy them! If the rightful owner of an object sells it, then she can’t tell the buyer how to use it! ( I’m more upset by her attempt to police other people’s creative endeavors!) That said, I think some of these jackets, etc. are very cool! ❤️
Hi, Pat,
There’s a Textile Museum in Toronto, Canada, full of textile experts. And the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto has textiles in many of their departments, and many textile expert curators. I’ll bet you could find textile experts in museums near where you are. They might be able to give you an idea of the age and/or significance of your quilts, and how to care for them.
Good luck!
Hi, Pat,
There’s a Textile Museum in Toronto, Canada, full of textile experts. And the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto has textiles in many of their departments, and many textile expert curators. I’ll bet you could find textile experts in museums near where you are. They might be able to give you an idea of the age and/or significance of your quilts, and how to care for them.
Good luck!
Hi, Pat,
There’s a Textile Museum in Toronto, Canada, full of textile experts. And the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto has textiles in many of their departments, and many textile expert curators. I’ll bet you could find textile experts in museums near where you are. They might be able to give you an idea of the age and/or significance of your quilts, and how to care for them.
Good luck!
Hi, Pat,
There’s a Textile Museum in Toronto, Canada, full of textile experts. And the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto has textiles in many of their departments, and many textile expert curators. I’ll bet you could find textile experts in museums near where you are. They might be able to give you an idea of the age and/or significance of your quilts, and how to care for them.
Good luck!
Hi, Pat,
There’s a Textile Museum in Toronto, Canada, full of textile experts. And the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto has textiles in many of their departments, and many textile expert curators. I’ll bet you could find textile experts in museums near where you are. They might be able to give you an idea of the age and/or significance of your quilts, and how to care for them.
Good luck!
Hi, Pat,
There’s a Textile Museum in Toronto, Canada, full of textile experts. And the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto has textiles in many of their departments, and many textile expert curators. I’ll bet you could find textile experts in museums near where you are. They might be able to give you an idea of the age and/or significance of your quilts, and how to care for them.
Good luck!
Hi, Pat,
There’s a Textile Museum in Toronto, Canada, full of textile experts. And the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto has textiles in many of their departments, and many textile expert curators. I’ll bet you could find textile experts in museums near where you are. They might be able to give you an idea of the age and/or significance of your quilts, and how to care for them.
Good luck!
Mary Fons (“star” of the video, who comes FROM quilting royalty) has a right to her opinion, but she sits in an ivory tower, taking herself too seriously! Certainly there are highly-treasured quilts; cherished heirlooms or beautiful examples of highly-evolved skills. You won’t find those in a thrift store or landfill. They deserve to be conserved. But not every mass-produced kit or pattern-derrivative churned out by the thousands in today’s world of plenty and leisure, will be appreciated or valued after the maker is gone. If THOSE can be loved or even just repurposed by someone else because they have been transformed, they then become ART. Please lighten up Mary; there is room for both opinions in this world!
Mary Fons (“star” of the video, who comes FROM quilting royalty) has a right to her opinion, but she sits in an ivory tower, taking herself too seriously! Certainly there are highly-treasured quilts; cherished heirlooms or beautiful examples of highly-evolved skills. You won’t find those in a thrift store or landfill. They deserve to be conserved. But not every mass-produced kit or pattern-derrivative churned out by the thousands in today’s world of plenty and leisure, will be appreciated or valued after the maker is gone. If THOSE can be loved or even just repurposed by someone else because they have been transformed, they then become ART. Please lighten up Mary; there is room for both opinions in this world!
Mary Fons (“star” of the video, who comes FROM quilting royalty) has a right to her opinion, but she sits in an ivory tower, taking herself too seriously! Certainly there are highly-treasured quilts; cherished heirlooms or beautiful examples of highly-evolved skills. You won’t find those in a thrift store or landfill. They deserve to be conserved. But not every mass-produced kit or pattern-derrivative churned out by the thousands in today’s world of plenty and leisure, will be appreciated or valued after the maker is gone. If THOSE can be loved or even just repurposed by someone else because they have been transformed, they then become ART. Please lighten up Mary; there is room for both opinions in this world!
Mary Fons (“star” of the video, who comes FROM quilting royalty) has a right to her opinion, but she sits in an ivory tower, taking herself too seriously! Certainly there are highly-treasured quilts; cherished heirlooms or beautiful examples of highly-evolved skills. You won’t find those in a thrift store or landfill. They deserve to be conserved. But not every mass-produced kit or pattern-derrivative churned out by the thousands in today’s world of plenty and leisure, will be appreciated or valued after the maker is gone. If THOSE can be loved or even just repurposed by someone else because they have been transformed, they then become ART. Please lighten up Mary; there is room for both opinions in this world!
Mary Fons (“star” of the video, who comes FROM quilting royalty) has a right to her opinion, but she sits in an ivory tower, taking herself too seriously! Certainly there are highly-treasured quilts; cherished heirlooms or beautiful examples of highly-evolved skills. You won’t find those in a thrift store or landfill. They deserve to be conserved. But not every mass-produced kit or pattern-derrivative churned out by the thousands in today’s world of plenty and leisure, will be appreciated or valued after the maker is gone. If THOSE can be loved or even just repurposed by someone else because they have been transformed, they then become ART. Please lighten up Mary; there is room for both opinions in this world!
Mary Fons (“star” of the video, who comes FROM quilting royalty) has a right to her opinion, but she sits in an ivory tower, taking herself too seriously! Certainly there are highly-treasured quilts; cherished heirlooms or beautiful examples of highly-evolved skills. You won’t find those in a thrift store or landfill. They deserve to be conserved. But not every mass-produced kit or pattern-derrivative churned out by the thousands in today’s world of plenty and leisure, will be appreciated or valued after the maker is gone. If THOSE can be loved or even just repurposed by someone else because they have been transformed, they then become ART. Please lighten up Mary; there is room for both opinions in this world!
Mary Fons (“star” of the video, who comes FROM quilting royalty) has a right to her opinion, but she sits in an ivory tower, taking herself too seriously! Certainly there are highly-treasured quilts; cherished heirlooms or beautiful examples of highly-evolved skills. You won’t find those in a thrift store or landfill. They deserve to be conserved. But not every mass-produced kit or pattern-derrivative churned out by the thousands in today’s world of plenty and leisure, will be appreciated or valued after the maker is gone. If THOSE can be loved or even just repurposed by someone else because they have been transformed, they then become ART. Please lighten up Mary; there is room for both opinions in this world!
She did not convince me.
She did not convince me.
She did not convince me.
She did not convince me.
She did not convince me.
She did not convince me.
She did not convince me.
Mary Fons, the video maker, perhaps should have saved some of her anger regarding quilts for companies like LL Bean and Garnet Hill that sell reproductions of quilts from the Shelburne Museum collection that they have made in China. Talk about appropriation!If you can’t afford an antique or need something that can actually be used and laundered, find an American company that makes them. Let’s stop buying things made with slave labor. That’s something to get on your soapbox about!
Mary Fons, the video maker, perhaps should have saved some of her anger regarding quilts for companies like LL Bean and Garnet Hill that sell reproductions of quilts from the Shelburne Museum collection that they have made in China. Talk about appropriation!If you can’t afford an antique or need something that can actually be used and laundered, find an American company that makes them. Let’s stop buying things made with slave labor. That’s something to get on your soapbox about!
Mary Fons, the video maker, perhaps should have saved some of her anger regarding quilts for companies like LL Bean and Garnet Hill that sell reproductions of quilts from the Shelburne Museum collection that they have made in China. Talk about appropriation!If you can’t afford an antique or need something that can actually be used and laundered, find an American company that makes them. Let’s stop buying things made with slave labor. That’s something to get on your soapbox about!
Mary Fons, the video maker, perhaps should have saved some of her anger regarding quilts for companies like LL Bean and Garnet Hill that sell reproductions of quilts from the Shelburne Museum collection that they have made in China. Talk about appropriation!If you can’t afford an antique or need something that can actually be used and laundered, find an American company that makes them. Let’s stop buying things made with slave labor. That’s something to get on your soapbox about!
Mary Fons, the video maker, perhaps should have saved some of her anger regarding quilts for companies like LL Bean and Garnet Hill that sell reproductions of quilts from the Shelburne Museum collection that they have made in China. Talk about appropriation!If you can’t afford an antique or need something that can actually be used and laundered, find an American company that makes them. Let’s stop buying things made with slave labor. That’s something to get on your soapbox about!
Mary Fons, the video maker, perhaps should have saved some of her anger regarding quilts for companies like LL Bean and Garnet Hill that sell reproductions of quilts from the Shelburne Museum collection that they have made in China. Talk about appropriation!If you can’t afford an antique or need something that can actually be used and laundered, find an American company that makes them. Let’s stop buying things made with slave labor. That’s something to get on your soapbox about!
Mary Fons, the video maker, perhaps should have saved some of her anger regarding quilts for companies like LL Bean and Garnet Hill that sell reproductions of quilts from the Shelburne Museum collection that they have made in China. Talk about appropriation!If you can’t afford an antique or need something that can actually be used and laundered, find an American company that makes them. Let’s stop buying things made with slave labor. That’s something to get on your soapbox about!
As someone else mentioned, we made quilt jackets in the 90s too. But we pieced them like we would a quilt and made the jacket, all from scratch, so not sacrificing an old quilt or anything. Just utilizing the skills we had gained about quilting but in another form.
The ladies in my family have been making quilts for many years, we currently have three generations that gather to make quilts. Many quilts that my mother and aunts made for our weddings were used on our beds and very much loved. Many are showing the wear and have been boxed up to avoid further damage. But repair is unlikely and I feel that since we made them we can re-make them into something else if we choose.
As someone else mentioned, we made quilt jackets in the 90s too. But we pieced them like we would a quilt and made the jacket, all from scratch, so not sacrificing an old quilt or anything. Just utilizing the skills we had gained about quilting but in another form.
The ladies in my family have been making quilts for many years, we currently have three generations that gather to make quilts. Many quilts that my mother and aunts made for our weddings were used on our beds and very much loved. Many are showing the wear and have been boxed up to avoid further damage. But repair is unlikely and I feel that since we made them we can re-make them into something else if we choose.
As someone else mentioned, we made quilt jackets in the 90s too. But we pieced them like we would a quilt and made the jacket, all from scratch, so not sacrificing an old quilt or anything. Just utilizing the skills we had gained about quilting but in another form.
The ladies in my family have been making quilts for many years, we currently have three generations that gather to make quilts. Many quilts that my mother and aunts made for our weddings were used on our beds and very much loved. Many are showing the wear and have been boxed up to avoid further damage. But repair is unlikely and I feel that since we made them we can re-make them into something else if we choose.
As someone else mentioned, we made quilt jackets in the 90s too. But we pieced them like we would a quilt and made the jacket, all from scratch, so not sacrificing an old quilt or anything. Just utilizing the skills we had gained about quilting but in another form.
The ladies in my family have been making quilts for many years, we currently have three generations that gather to make quilts. Many quilts that my mother and aunts made for our weddings were used on our beds and very much loved. Many are showing the wear and have been boxed up to avoid further damage. But repair is unlikely and I feel that since we made them we can re-make them into something else if we choose.
As someone else mentioned, we made quilt jackets in the 90s too. But we pieced them like we would a quilt and made the jacket, all from scratch, so not sacrificing an old quilt or anything. Just utilizing the skills we had gained about quilting but in another form.
The ladies in my family have been making quilts for many years, we currently have three generations that gather to make quilts. Many quilts that my mother and aunts made for our weddings were used on our beds and very much loved. Many are showing the wear and have been boxed up to avoid further damage. But repair is unlikely and I feel that since we made them we can re-make them into something else if we choose.
As someone else mentioned, we made quilt jackets in the 90s too. But we pieced them like we would a quilt and made the jacket, all from scratch, so not sacrificing an old quilt or anything. Just utilizing the skills we had gained about quilting but in another form.
The ladies in my family have been making quilts for many years, we currently have three generations that gather to make quilts. Many quilts that my mother and aunts made for our weddings were used on our beds and very much loved. Many are showing the wear and have been boxed up to avoid further damage. But repair is unlikely and I feel that since we made them we can re-make them into something else if we choose.
As someone else mentioned, we made quilt jackets in the 90s too. But we pieced them like we would a quilt and made the jacket, all from scratch, so not sacrificing an old quilt or anything. Just utilizing the skills we had gained about quilting but in another form.
The ladies in my family have been making quilts for many years, we currently have three generations that gather to make quilts. Many quilts that my mother and aunts made for our weddings were used on our beds and very much loved. Many are showing the wear and have been boxed up to avoid further damage. But repair is unlikely and I feel that since we made them we can re-make them into something else if we choose.
There are several quilt museums in the US that could provide value. There are also quilt and textile experts that appraise quilts and could assign a value to a quilt.
There are several quilt museums in the US that could provide value. There are also quilt and textile experts that appraise quilts and could assign a value to a quilt.
There are several quilt museums in the US that could provide value. There are also quilt and textile experts that appraise quilts and could assign a value to a quilt.
There are several quilt museums in the US that could provide value. There are also quilt and textile experts that appraise quilts and could assign a value to a quilt.
There are several quilt museums in the US that could provide value. There are also quilt and textile experts that appraise quilts and could assign a value to a quilt.
There are several quilt museums in the US that could provide value. There are also quilt and textile experts that appraise quilts and could assign a value to a quilt.
There are several quilt museums in the US that could provide value. There are also quilt and textile experts that appraise quilts and could assign a value to a quilt.
Two things I’d think about — how precious is the quilt? I think I’d rather make a quilt top specifically for the coat – not cut up a completed quilt. And, #2 — how precious is the quilt? Is it in good condition? If I cut it up around stains, rips, is that making something not useful into something that can be used? That’s a form of honoring the quiltmaker.
Two things I’d think about — how precious is the quilt? I think I’d rather make a quilt top specifically for the coat – not cut up a completed quilt. And, #2 — how precious is the quilt? Is it in good condition? If I cut it up around stains, rips, is that making something not useful into something that can be used? That’s a form of honoring the quiltmaker.
Two things I’d think about — how precious is the quilt? I think I’d rather make a quilt top specifically for the coat – not cut up a completed quilt. And, #2 — how precious is the quilt? Is it in good condition? If I cut it up around stains, rips, is that making something not useful into something that can be used? That’s a form of honoring the quiltmaker.
Two things I’d think about — how precious is the quilt? I think I’d rather make a quilt top specifically for the coat – not cut up a completed quilt. And, #2 — how precious is the quilt? Is it in good condition? If I cut it up around stains, rips, is that making something not useful into something that can be used? That’s a form of honoring the quiltmaker.
Two things I’d think about — how precious is the quilt? I think I’d rather make a quilt top specifically for the coat – not cut up a completed quilt. And, #2 — how precious is the quilt? Is it in good condition? If I cut it up around stains, rips, is that making something not useful into something that can be used? That’s a form of honoring the quiltmaker.
Two things I’d think about — how precious is the quilt? I think I’d rather make a quilt top specifically for the coat – not cut up a completed quilt. And, #2 — how precious is the quilt? Is it in good condition? If I cut it up around stains, rips, is that making something not useful into something that can be used? That’s a form of honoring the quiltmaker.
Two things I’d think about — how precious is the quilt? I think I’d rather make a quilt top specifically for the coat – not cut up a completed quilt. And, #2 — how precious is the quilt? Is it in good condition? If I cut it up around stains, rips, is that making something not useful into something that can be used? That’s a form of honoring the quiltmaker.
I think that there is a balance. Just like book altering, which offends book lovers, there’s room for all here. Artists use various mediums for their work and I am sure there are enough quilts out there that are sitting around in a thrift store, not being used, that can be altered. I would rather see someone use an old quilt for art, than to have it sitting in a closet, hidden from the world.
If someone rescues a quilt from the trash, then there’s basically no argument with what they decide to make with it. It’s been given a new life and that’s a good thing. Live and let live!
I think that there is a balance. Just like book altering, which offends book lovers, there’s room for all here. Artists use various mediums for their work and I am sure there are enough quilts out there that are sitting around in a thrift store, not being used, that can be altered. I would rather see someone use an old quilt for art, than to have it sitting in a closet, hidden from the world.
If someone rescues a quilt from the trash, then there’s basically no argument with what they decide to make with it. It’s been given a new life and that’s a good thing. Live and let live!
I think that there is a balance. Just like book altering, which offends book lovers, there’s room for all here. Artists use various mediums for their work and I am sure there are enough quilts out there that are sitting around in a thrift store, not being used, that can be altered. I would rather see someone use an old quilt for art, than to have it sitting in a closet, hidden from the world.
If someone rescues a quilt from the trash, then there’s basically no argument with what they decide to make with it. It’s been given a new life and that’s a good thing. Live and let live!
I think that there is a balance. Just like book altering, which offends book lovers, there’s room for all here. Artists use various mediums for their work and I am sure there are enough quilts out there that are sitting around in a thrift store, not being used, that can be altered. I would rather see someone use an old quilt for art, than to have it sitting in a closet, hidden from the world.
If someone rescues a quilt from the trash, then there’s basically no argument with what they decide to make with it. It’s been given a new life and that’s a good thing. Live and let live!
I think that there is a balance. Just like book altering, which offends book lovers, there’s room for all here. Artists use various mediums for their work and I am sure there are enough quilts out there that are sitting around in a thrift store, not being used, that can be altered. I would rather see someone use an old quilt for art, than to have it sitting in a closet, hidden from the world.
If someone rescues a quilt from the trash, then there’s basically no argument with what they decide to make with it. It’s been given a new life and that’s a good thing. Live and let live!
I think that there is a balance. Just like book altering, which offends book lovers, there’s room for all here. Artists use various mediums for their work and I am sure there are enough quilts out there that are sitting around in a thrift store, not being used, that can be altered. I would rather see someone use an old quilt for art, than to have it sitting in a closet, hidden from the world.
If someone rescues a quilt from the trash, then there’s basically no argument with what they decide to make with it. It’s been given a new life and that’s a good thing. Live and let live!
I think that there is a balance. Just like book altering, which offends book lovers, there’s room for all here. Artists use various mediums for their work and I am sure there are enough quilts out there that are sitting around in a thrift store, not being used, that can be altered. I would rather see someone use an old quilt for art, than to have it sitting in a closet, hidden from the world.
If someone rescues a quilt from the trash, then there’s basically no argument with what they decide to make with it. It’s been given a new life and that’s a good thing. Live and let live!
Quilting is all about taking something old and making it new again. There’s nothing wrong with taking something old and giving it new life. Recycling an old quilt to be enjoyed in new ways is great! Now if it can still be used as a blanket with a little repair it should be. Honor the artist that worked so hard to make it in the first place. If it’s too worn to be repaired save what you can. There’s nothing wrong with make something new from what can be saved. Old quilts use to become the center for new quilts when they couldn’t be repaired. Old cloths that couldn’t be repaired or cut down were cut up, saving the good fabric. This fabric was turned into quilts or quilted items. Fabric off the bolt was added when needed but those scrapy quilts were made from old cloths! Wool, silk, flannel, velvet,and cotton can be found in really old quilts because those were the materials worn. It was a way to make something beautiful that they needed from the supplies on hand. We’ve become a throw away society. We need to recycle and find creative ways to use things we might normally just throw away. I’ve seen bottle caps and toilet paper cardboard rolls turned into beautiful artwork, why not recycle a damaged quilt. If you can’t find one to recycle make new quilt squares for your coat. That’s what I do. If you can sew cloths you can easily learn to sew strips of fabric together to make a quilt block. The original quilt block, the log cabin is made with strips for example. Depending on how you use color and position the blocks there are thousands of designs that can be made just from that one block using strips! If you enjoy the look and designs of quilts don’t be afraid to try making the blocks for your cloths either.
Quilting is all about taking something old and making it new again. There’s nothing wrong with taking something old and giving it new life. Recycling an old quilt to be enjoyed in new ways is great! Now if it can still be used as a blanket with a little repair it should be. Honor the artist that worked so hard to make it in the first place. If it’s too worn to be repaired save what you can. There’s nothing wrong with make something new from what can be saved. Old quilts use to become the center for new quilts when they couldn’t be repaired. Old cloths that couldn’t be repaired or cut down were cut up, saving the good fabric. This fabric was turned into quilts or quilted items. Fabric off the bolt was added when needed but those scrapy quilts were made from old cloths! Wool, silk, flannel, velvet,and cotton can be found in really old quilts because those were the materials worn. It was a way to make something beautiful that they needed from the supplies on hand. We’ve become a throw away society. We need to recycle and find creative ways to use things we might normally just throw away. I’ve seen bottle caps and toilet paper cardboard rolls turned into beautiful artwork, why not recycle a damaged quilt. If you can’t find one to recycle make new quilt squares for your coat. That’s what I do. If you can sew cloths you can easily learn to sew strips of fabric together to make a quilt block. The original quilt block, the log cabin is made with strips for example. Depending on how you use color and position the blocks there are thousands of designs that can be made just from that one block using strips! If you enjoy the look and designs of quilts don’t be afraid to try making the blocks for your cloths either.
Quilting is all about taking something old and making it new again. There’s nothing wrong with taking something old and giving it new life. Recycling an old quilt to be enjoyed in new ways is great! Now if it can still be used as a blanket with a little repair it should be. Honor the artist that worked so hard to make it in the first place. If it’s too worn to be repaired save what you can. There’s nothing wrong with make something new from what can be saved. Old quilts use to become the center for new quilts when they couldn’t be repaired. Old cloths that couldn’t be repaired or cut down were cut up, saving the good fabric. This fabric was turned into quilts or quilted items. Fabric off the bolt was added when needed but those scrapy quilts were made from old cloths! Wool, silk, flannel, velvet,and cotton can be found in really old quilts because those were the materials worn. It was a way to make something beautiful that they needed from the supplies on hand. We’ve become a throw away society. We need to recycle and find creative ways to use things we might normally just throw away. I’ve seen bottle caps and toilet paper cardboard rolls turned into beautiful artwork, why not recycle a damaged quilt. If you can’t find one to recycle make new quilt squares for your coat. That’s what I do. If you can sew cloths you can easily learn to sew strips of fabric together to make a quilt block. The original quilt block, the log cabin is made with strips for example. Depending on how you use color and position the blocks there are thousands of designs that can be made just from that one block using strips! If you enjoy the look and designs of quilts don’t be afraid to try making the blocks for your cloths either.
Quilting is all about taking something old and making it new again. There’s nothing wrong with taking something old and giving it new life. Recycling an old quilt to be enjoyed in new ways is great! Now if it can still be used as a blanket with a little repair it should be. Honor the artist that worked so hard to make it in the first place. If it’s too worn to be repaired save what you can. There’s nothing wrong with make something new from what can be saved. Old quilts use to become the center for new quilts when they couldn’t be repaired. Old cloths that couldn’t be repaired or cut down were cut up, saving the good fabric. This fabric was turned into quilts or quilted items. Fabric off the bolt was added when needed but those scrapy quilts were made from old cloths! Wool, silk, flannel, velvet,and cotton can be found in really old quilts because those were the materials worn. It was a way to make something beautiful that they needed from the supplies on hand. We’ve become a throw away society. We need to recycle and find creative ways to use things we might normally just throw away. I’ve seen bottle caps and toilet paper cardboard rolls turned into beautiful artwork, why not recycle a damaged quilt. If you can’t find one to recycle make new quilt squares for your coat. That’s what I do. If you can sew cloths you can easily learn to sew strips of fabric together to make a quilt block. The original quilt block, the log cabin is made with strips for example. Depending on how you use color and position the blocks there are thousands of designs that can be made just from that one block using strips! If you enjoy the look and designs of quilts don’t be afraid to try making the blocks for your cloths either.
Quilting is all about taking something old and making it new again. There’s nothing wrong with taking something old and giving it new life. Recycling an old quilt to be enjoyed in new ways is great! Now if it can still be used as a blanket with a little repair it should be. Honor the artist that worked so hard to make it in the first place. If it’s too worn to be repaired save what you can. There’s nothing wrong with make something new from what can be saved. Old quilts use to become the center for new quilts when they couldn’t be repaired. Old cloths that couldn’t be repaired or cut down were cut up, saving the good fabric. This fabric was turned into quilts or quilted items. Fabric off the bolt was added when needed but those scrapy quilts were made from old cloths! Wool, silk, flannel, velvet,and cotton can be found in really old quilts because those were the materials worn. It was a way to make something beautiful that they needed from the supplies on hand. We’ve become a throw away society. We need to recycle and find creative ways to use things we might normally just throw away. I’ve seen bottle caps and toilet paper cardboard rolls turned into beautiful artwork, why not recycle a damaged quilt. If you can’t find one to recycle make new quilt squares for your coat. That’s what I do. If you can sew cloths you can easily learn to sew strips of fabric together to make a quilt block. The original quilt block, the log cabin is made with strips for example. Depending on how you use color and position the blocks there are thousands of designs that can be made just from that one block using strips! If you enjoy the look and designs of quilts don’t be afraid to try making the blocks for your cloths either.
Quilting is all about taking something old and making it new again. There’s nothing wrong with taking something old and giving it new life. Recycling an old quilt to be enjoyed in new ways is great! Now if it can still be used as a blanket with a little repair it should be. Honor the artist that worked so hard to make it in the first place. If it’s too worn to be repaired save what you can. There’s nothing wrong with make something new from what can be saved. Old quilts use to become the center for new quilts when they couldn’t be repaired. Old cloths that couldn’t be repaired or cut down were cut up, saving the good fabric. This fabric was turned into quilts or quilted items. Fabric off the bolt was added when needed but those scrapy quilts were made from old cloths! Wool, silk, flannel, velvet,and cotton can be found in really old quilts because those were the materials worn. It was a way to make something beautiful that they needed from the supplies on hand. We’ve become a throw away society. We need to recycle and find creative ways to use things we might normally just throw away. I’ve seen bottle caps and toilet paper cardboard rolls turned into beautiful artwork, why not recycle a damaged quilt. If you can’t find one to recycle make new quilt squares for your coat. That’s what I do. If you can sew cloths you can easily learn to sew strips of fabric together to make a quilt block. The original quilt block, the log cabin is made with strips for example. Depending on how you use color and position the blocks there are thousands of designs that can be made just from that one block using strips! If you enjoy the look and designs of quilts don’t be afraid to try making the blocks for your cloths either.
Quilting is all about taking something old and making it new again. There’s nothing wrong with taking something old and giving it new life. Recycling an old quilt to be enjoyed in new ways is great! Now if it can still be used as a blanket with a little repair it should be. Honor the artist that worked so hard to make it in the first place. If it’s too worn to be repaired save what you can. There’s nothing wrong with make something new from what can be saved. Old quilts use to become the center for new quilts when they couldn’t be repaired. Old cloths that couldn’t be repaired or cut down were cut up, saving the good fabric. This fabric was turned into quilts or quilted items. Fabric off the bolt was added when needed but those scrapy quilts were made from old cloths! Wool, silk, flannel, velvet,and cotton can be found in really old quilts because those were the materials worn. It was a way to make something beautiful that they needed from the supplies on hand. We’ve become a throw away society. We need to recycle and find creative ways to use things we might normally just throw away. I’ve seen bottle caps and toilet paper cardboard rolls turned into beautiful artwork, why not recycle a damaged quilt. If you can’t find one to recycle make new quilt squares for your coat. That’s what I do. If you can sew cloths you can easily learn to sew strips of fabric together to make a quilt block. The original quilt block, the log cabin is made with strips for example. Depending on how you use color and position the blocks there are thousands of designs that can be made just from that one block using strips! If you enjoy the look and designs of quilts don’t be afraid to try making the blocks for your cloths either.
I have a fairly inflexible stance on this one…I turned to my sister when we went to our first few quilt shows as new-ish quilters and said “we must remember NEVER to wear our quilts as clothing!!!”. I love quilts but there is something overly precious about wearing your quilt art, and most quilt garments fit that old saying about you should wear the garment, the garment should not wear you!
That said, I do like boro garments. Maybe because they are simpler and tend to be one colour?
I have a fairly inflexible stance on this one…I turned to my sister when we went to our first few quilt shows as new-ish quilters and said “we must remember NEVER to wear our quilts as clothing!!!”. I love quilts but there is something overly precious about wearing your quilt art, and most quilt garments fit that old saying about you should wear the garment, the garment should not wear you!
That said, I do like boro garments. Maybe because they are simpler and tend to be one colour?
I have a fairly inflexible stance on this one…I turned to my sister when we went to our first few quilt shows as new-ish quilters and said “we must remember NEVER to wear our quilts as clothing!!!”. I love quilts but there is something overly precious about wearing your quilt art, and most quilt garments fit that old saying about you should wear the garment, the garment should not wear you!
That said, I do like boro garments. Maybe because they are simpler and tend to be one colour?
I have a fairly inflexible stance on this one…I turned to my sister when we went to our first few quilt shows as new-ish quilters and said “we must remember NEVER to wear our quilts as clothing!!!”. I love quilts but there is something overly precious about wearing your quilt art, and most quilt garments fit that old saying about you should wear the garment, the garment should not wear you!
That said, I do like boro garments. Maybe because they are simpler and tend to be one colour?
I have a fairly inflexible stance on this one…I turned to my sister when we went to our first few quilt shows as new-ish quilters and said “we must remember NEVER to wear our quilts as clothing!!!”. I love quilts but there is something overly precious about wearing your quilt art, and most quilt garments fit that old saying about you should wear the garment, the garment should not wear you!
That said, I do like boro garments. Maybe because they are simpler and tend to be one colour?
I have a fairly inflexible stance on this one…I turned to my sister when we went to our first few quilt shows as new-ish quilters and said “we must remember NEVER to wear our quilts as clothing!!!”. I love quilts but there is something overly precious about wearing your quilt art, and most quilt garments fit that old saying about you should wear the garment, the garment should not wear you!
That said, I do like boro garments. Maybe because they are simpler and tend to be one colour?
I have a fairly inflexible stance on this one…I turned to my sister when we went to our first few quilt shows as new-ish quilters and said “we must remember NEVER to wear our quilts as clothing!!!”. I love quilts but there is something overly precious about wearing your quilt art, and most quilt garments fit that old saying about you should wear the garment, the garment should not wear you!
That said, I do like boro garments. Maybe because they are simpler and tend to be one colour?