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plainpat 11-14-2010 03:01 PM

I made my DD a set ....of a quilt,shams & pillows,along with a framed block.They live in Fl, so during the hottest mos,she keeps the quilt folded across the bottom 1/3rd & props the pillows along the headboard.It's a guest room, but very easy to move the quilt off if the bed is needed.



Originally Posted by RST
I would use a solid colored spread on the bed, and use the quilt on top of that as a decorative accent. You could try putting it on your bed "on point" and see how that looks. Or you could fold it and keep it over the foot of the bed. With a plainer, solid spread or duvet, the quilt will still be your focal point.
RST


suern3 11-14-2010 03:08 PM

I like RST's idea, also.

ptquilts 11-14-2010 03:14 PM

me too on RST's idea. Pick a solid color that goes with the quilt, or white.

featherweight 11-14-2010 05:45 PM

I like the two dust ruffles idea!! Or you can switch off.

clair 11-14-2010 06:11 PM

I wouldn't do anything to them. My mom made many quilts and ofcourse they are all to small for our beds these days . Just appreciate them for what they are and who made them.

anniec55 11-14-2010 09:06 PM

Great ideas these talented folks come up with!!! Awesome...

quilterella 11-15-2010 12:17 AM

Depending whether the quilt is directional or not, you could turn it sideways on the bed...no fuss, no muss, and no one would know the difference.

ktbb 11-15-2010 02:44 AM

You could also purchase a dust ruffle - cut out the part that fits over the mattress and stitch the skirt directly under the quilt edge using SID next to the binding...even use a basting stitch if you think you'll need to take it off again.

bearisgray 11-15-2010 02:51 AM

I like the ideas of using the quilt as a "topper" - I'm guessing it is big enough to "sleep under" now?

teacherbailey 11-15-2010 03:21 AM

My bed has two quilts showing....since like a lot of us, my Grandmother made twins and fulls and I have a king bed! Besides, the two of us like dramatically different levels of warmth to sleep....so my side has several quilts and hers has just one. They don't always match but the handmade aspect always ties them together and they look just fine. Besides, this way---I get to enjoy seeing two at a time instead of one!


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