Should I actually use my quilts?
05-22-2013, 05:20 AM
#101
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 151
I want my quilts used! At one time I was upset that my daughter wasn't using the quilts I gave her the way I felt they should be used. One I made as a wall hanging, with a special place in mind for her to hang it. It was hand appliqued with some organza and very pretty. She ended up using it as a "blanket" on the floor for her kids to sit on while they ate snacks and watched tv. She washed it several times, and it stood up to all of that! I told her that I was afraid that it might come apart with all that washing, and it never has! I've given them several quilts, and even the boys have requested special quilts made for them. What do I care that they get used, ate on, laid on, etc? They're loved, and I'M loved, because they were MADE with love.
05-22-2013, 06:12 AM
#102
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: SW Washington USA
Posts: 4,434
This is a hard topic. I suppose for those ladies that can finish one up a month, 12 a year, sure use them up. But for me, I have only finished one, so at this time it is spread out like a piece of art. I suppose when I become more proficient, I too will want to use them up so I can make more.
05-22-2013, 06:26 AM
#104
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Eastern Washington
Posts: 29,519
Yep, just like my china, crystal, living room furniture, etc.. If I can't use it and enjoy it with family and friends then I don't want it. The "stuff" doesn't matter - the fun times and memories do. I also collect sewing machines with the intent to use them rather than just display them. I won't stress if a quilt gets a stain or it rips or fades out - it all will add to its history and charm! But, I don't want my items dis-respected or abused.
05-22-2013, 06:30 AM
#105
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,061
Sure! Use them. You made those, you can make more. I let the grandkids sleep under them, throw them over dining room chairs for tents, etc. They are for making wonderful memories. I even have a couple they can take out in the yard for "picnics". Who will enjoy them if not the ones you love?? I remember using an old quilt for a "tent" over the clothesline when I was a kid, one of my favorite memories.
05-22-2013, 06:38 AM
#106
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Hudson, FL
Posts: 1,176
I put out on quilt racks and the bed. The only thing to watch is that the hot Florida sun will fade them quickly. I try not to put the best ones in the room with large windows and keep the blinds closed when the room is not in use.
05-22-2013, 06:43 AM
#107
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Hudson, FL
Posts: 1,176
I put out on quilt racks and the bed. The only thing to watch is that the hot Florida sun will fade them quickly. I try not to put the best ones in the room with large windows and keep the blinds closed when the room is not in use.
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