Thanks, Tiffany! I guess I am just making it too complicated. I tend to do that. I remember sleeping under so many thick wool quilts at my grandmas house when I was little that I literally could hardly turn over for the weight of them! There was only a wood stove for that large old farm house in the back woods of Maine. If you had a glass of water on the nightstand it would have a thin layer of ice on it in the morning! What I wouldn't give to go back there though!I can almost smell her donuts now. LOL!

Bill's Girl

great ideas.

Use big blocks.

If the fabric is heavy, I would use a wider seam allowance. You can use large blocks and butt them together, or you could make 4-path (or 9patch) of one material and use a different material as an alternating block. (That is one of my favorite quilts). If you are going green, you can use an old blanket (like an army blanket for batting and back it with something rustic. If it is really heavy, skip the batting and use the blanket as the backing. I would use a broad grosgrain binding. I'm a stitch in the ditch girl, and I think it would help hold it together well.

Hope that helps.

I'd cut them apart for usable fabric, then using simple patterns (4 or 9 patch, for example)cut relatively large pieces. Keep in mind to use like fabric weights - lighter cottons might not work well with heavier twills.

We always use Bradenton as a reference point when we tell people where our condo is, on Anna Maria Island. Glad to see it's warmed up for you!

Wow, I didn't think anyone slept in a room colder than mine! I live in a 150 year old farmhouse and the upstairs is unheated. It is often 45 degrees when I go to bed, but it has never been cold enough to freeze water! We also keep so many quilts on the bed that it is hard to roll over.

We had an unbelievable cold snap (for here) last week but today I opened all my windows and it was actually a little too warm! Anna Maria Island is just a few miles away. I am from Maine but moved here in 1970. I am familiar with your weather. I sooo love the snow! It is spellbinding! Thank you for the ideas.
Bill's Girl

This was in 1955, Nancy! Portage Lake, Maine! Old cast iron beds and no curtains on the windows! Ughh! Grandpa didn't allow such frivialities! lol! I remember that grandma had a big oak cabinet that had all kinds of neat things in it. She never used them though. One of her sisters was a prolific quilter. I wonder what ever happened to all those quilts. Ahhh, memories!
Bill's Girl

Thank you, Mad Quilter! Excellent advice! I am starting to get excited about the whole project now! Everyone has been so helpful. Wish I had discovered you wonderful ladies sooner!
Bill's Girl

Well, hello billsgirl. we spent last winter in cortez. froze our hiny's off. sure enjoyed the area. and the super flea market.