Decorating With Quilts

I store and display my quilt collection on

the top of the wall unit in our bedroom.

The cats, a bear, and a goose were made 

from the salvaged pieces of antique quilts. 

I have several antique quilts that I found 

at flea markets when we lived in Illinois

 and flea-ing was a monthly passion.

My antique quilts are stacked in a vintage

 wicker laundry basket that's been turned

 on it's side. 

Stacks of newer handmade quilts are piled 

on at each end. Matching shams are stored 

on a shelf in the cabinet.

They get used and rotated in for the seasons.

I use this one for Spring. The newer ones 

have matching pillow shams, which is nice.

The round end table is a hidden double file 

cabinet topped with a circular top. I often use 

a quilt for the table skirt and just tuck in the 

excess at the bottom. 

A round glass top protects the quilt.

I have a few of these quilts so I can use 

one here and one at the foot of the bed.

 I used a smaller one to cover the cushions

 on the wicker couch in the sitting area.

You've seen these red and white quilts
that I love to use for Christmas.

This is my oldest one and a favorite.

It's draped on the back of the living room sofa

at Christmas to bring in seasonal colors.

This red check quilt set goes on the bed. 

See the Christmas bedroom here.

I got it at JCP several years ago.

These two are stored next to the wall unit

on a Longaberger quilt stand.

I keep it on the bed through Valentine's

Day and just remove the Christmas

decorations.

The quilt has a reverse side, as do the pillow
 shams for a neutral look for winter or fall.

Another antique quilt that adds color to the sofa back.

This color coordinates with whatever else

I add for fall decor as well as spring.

A few quilts are stored on a ladder

in the yellow guest room.

 A blue and white quilt is draped over the bed 

in the blue guest room

 In the family room a navy and white checked

 quilt covers the round end table. 

A thick round glass on top.

There's a dog bed under the skirt because

 is a favorite spot for Lucy.

Cheers!

Links: Between Naps On The Porch,

Dwellings, Under The Table and Dreaming,

The Girl Creative, Coastal Charm,
A Stroll Thru Life