Crib quilts are a wonderful and personal touch to add to a nursery. These are the the blankets that frequently turn into the the favorite "blankie" after your child gets a bit older. In later years, these are the items that become family heirlooms. One of my more treasured possessions is the crib quilt that my gramma made for my mom when she was an infant. Fifty years later, it is just as beautiful and special to my family as the day it was made.
When a new baby arrives, it is important to surround the bundle of joy with beautiful, fun, and soft items. Commonly a crib has bumpers, a bed skirt, a crib sheet, pillows, and a crib quilt. Each of these items can reflect something special for the baby. Anything from a traditional toille, to primary colors, to pastels, surround your baby in comfort.
These are the quilts that fit anything from a twin bed to a king bed. The look for each can range from traditional to modern. A large bed quilt is a unique piece for your bed that reflects your individual tastes and desires. Each bed quilt can be made to fit specifically into a bedroom, using coordinating colors and themes. A bed is often the most prominent feature, and therefore makes the biggest statement in a bedroom. Make it the perfect reflection of who you are
Pictoral quilts can be large or small, but typically they are made to hang on a wall. Quilts can be made based on a photograph, sketch, or just an idea.
A signature quilt is a personal and unique way to commemorate an event. A concept like a guest book, but a more artistic and useful approach. Each of the guests at an event can sign an individual piece of fabric, and these can be assembled into a beautiful wall hanging. A signature quilt is a fantastic idea for:
A wedding is such a special time for a couple. The beginning of a new life together is often marked by helping the couple set up house. In Jewish tradition, the couple stands under the huppah during the wedding ceremony. A custom made quilt is a unique and very personal version of this ancient symbol.
Do you have that pile of T-shirts that have come from events, activities, and everything else under the sun? You know, those T-shirts that you can't seem to part with, but also don't want to wear anymore? A T-shirt quilt is the perfect way to keep those memories around, but in a more practical way.
A memory quilt is similar to a T-shirt quilt. However, this type of quilt is made up of many different types of garments.