Quilt curtain!
#41
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I was in a quilt museum that was in an old bank. There were some huge windows in there that all had a quilted covering. They were off white and I guess you would say they were whole cloth quilts? Beautiful designs were quilted on them! It looked like they were on a rod inside the window at the top and then another rod went thru the bottom pocket to keep the wuilt spread open.
#42
Originally Posted by jbud2
I was in a quilt museum that was in an old bank. There were some huge windows in there that all had a quilted covering. They were off white and I guess you would say they were whole cloth quilts? Beautiful designs were quilted on them! It looked like they were on a rod inside the window at the top and then another rod went thru the bottom pocket to keep the wuilt spread open.
I've been having fun all evening playing with patterns - I wanted something fairly simple but striking in just 3 fabrics - burgundy, dark green and old gold. I'm thinking of the quiltville.com ohio stars and rails?!
K x
#43
Originally Posted by k3n
Originally Posted by borntoquilt
I bought some stuff long ago @ JoAnns (I think) that is silver, thin and has insulating properties.Yu could use that as your batting. I am sure they still carry it or something like it. I was going to make a window quilt, like a lovely scenic thing. I had planned on attaching to window frame with velcro so I could put up @ night and take down at will. Don't know how much use your door gets for the velcro but it certainly could be made as a curtain... hope this helps! BTW - I never did make the dern thing...... :)
Do you know the brand name of the stuff you describe - I'm in France and we don't have Joann's here :cry:
Thanks!
K x
http://www.warmcompany.com/ibpage.html
#44
I made a door quilt, I used an old wool blanket inside. I wanded it heavy to keep out winter drafts. I hung coat hooks at the top and have a rod about the size of a broomstick to use for hanging. I have metal conduit for my big window. I used to have a very large cat who liked to jump. if you search under door quilt , I posted a pictur
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/609.page
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/609.page
#45
I think Izy's idea of adding the quilt to the outside on the doorway alcove is right on target.
Attached you will find two views of the quilts I made for the west window in my sewing area. Cotton muslin as the backing, Warm and Natural cotton batting, and 100% cotton on the front. They cut down on the summer heat while letting in some daylight. Also, I have found them useful in the winter to provide a bit of relief from the harsh winter, even though the windows are triple glazed!
Notice daylight
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Window quilts to west window 2008 after remodeling
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#46
I wonder if you could do this: Make a two sided quilt and hang it on a hanger that is hinged... night time it would hang over your door and then in the morning swing it back to the wall.
You could put a hanger of some sort next to the door to lodge the rod on to help hold up the quilt and a similar hanger on the wall where it would be during the day.
You could put a hanger of some sort next to the door to lodge the rod on to help hold up the quilt and a similar hanger on the wall where it would be during the day.
#47
Originally Posted by k3n
It's a good idea but I wouldn't know where to begin with a roman shade! In summer, the light wouldn't be a problem but in winter I do like to let it all in!
K x
K x
It's really not as hard to do as it sounds and you can use dowel rods from hardware store in the pockets to make it fold up. You could always use a good quality flannel to line your quilt for summer and winter. That is light weight and would give you more flexibility maybe.
Good sewing vibes off to you by mail!
Sharon
#48
Ruth and Susan, I love your quilts but don't tell ssshhh, don't tell my DH - he thought he'd had an original idea and was really pleased with himself, keeps askin 'what do the ladies on your forum think of my idea then?' Bless him! :D It looks like you used curtain tape on the back but not gathered up, like Izy said? I like the look of the chunky wooden curtain rings, that's how I'll do it, I think!
Mamagus, I see where you're coming from and it would be great but I don't think there's room there to do that, swung back it would cover a radiator; :?
Sharon, thanks for the info on the roman shades - I've copied and pasted it safely away where (hopefully!) I can find it again when I get to the living room windows :wink:
K x
Mamagus, I see where you're coming from and it would be great but I don't think there's room there to do that, swung back it would cover a radiator; :?
Sharon, thanks for the info on the roman shades - I've copied and pasted it safely away where (hopefully!) I can find it again when I get to the living room windows :wink:
K x
#50
Originally Posted by Izy
K....Susan's pole was exactly what I was envisaging.....go on what's stopping you...off you go, get finding the fabs :lol: Will it be done by tea time?????
Yes it will be finished by teatime - not tellin' which day tho'! :D
K x
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