Quilts can bring joy to your life. Don’t let them languish in closets. Display them throughout the house. Here are some ideas on displaying your quilts.
Hanging Quilts
All sizes of quilts from postcards and doll quilts to wall hangings and bed quilts can be used to decorate walls. Quilt sleeves are helpful when hanging large quilts. For small ones, loops are usually sufficient.
Quilted wall hangings are designed to serve as wall art. Choose several quilts with a related theme. Then, group them together to create a vignette. For doors and walls, a series of postcard quilts can be combined for a collage effect.
Throws and bed quilts of all sizes can be hung over stair banisters and railings.
Quilt stands have long been a favored way of hanging quilts. These can be placed in bedrooms, guest rooms, and other locations in the home.
Decorate Furniture With Quilts
Quilts are great for decorating bedrooms. Fold them neatly, and place them over the headboard. Another good spot is on top of cedar or wooden storage chests.
Throws are the perfect size for the tops of ottomans. Drape these over sofa backs and easy chairs. Large bed quilts are also suitable for covering the backs of sofas. Narrow quilts, such as table runners, can be displayed on top of chest of drawers.
In the dining room, there are numerous ways to display your quilts. Large wall hangings can serve as table cloths. This is the place to show off specialty quilts, such as table runners, table toppers, and place mats. In addition, small and mini quilts can decorate buffets.
Mantles
A quilt is a great way to call attention to a mantle. Mantle quilts can be used not only at Christmas but year-round. Many seasonal quilting patterns feature projects specifically designed for mantles. Mantle quilts are typically long and narrow.
Themed and Seasonal Quilt Displays
Pair collectibles with quilts for stunning displays. For example, pet lovers can make dog or cat-themed quilts for displaying pet collectibles.
Create throws, doll, or baby quilts to showcase collections of dolls, teddy bears, and stuffed animals. This idea can also extend to other themes. Arrange an assortment of beautifully painted birdhouses on a mantle or shelf with a birdhouse-related quilt.
Create seasonal displays with quilts in various shapes and sizes. The quilt shape can also echo a seasonal or holiday theme, such as a tree-shaped Christmas wall hanging.
