Quilts

A quilt is a type of bed cover, traditionally composed of three layers of fiber: a woven cloth top, a layer of batting or wadding and a woven back, combined using the technique of quilting. A quilt is distinguishable from types of blankets because it is pieced together with several pieces of cloth. 



I would love to have more quilts around the house.  They're so warm and comfy.  Being wrapped in one makes me want to curl up and take a nap.

{This quilt was made by my grandma - Not sure when}

Quilting was often a communal activity, involving women and girls in a family, or in a larger community. The tops were prepared in advance, and a "quilting bee" was arranged, during which the actual quilting was completed by multiple people. 

People are so busy these days.  Wouldn't it be fun if we would take the time to do these kinds of things?

{This one was made by my other grandma's aunt - or great aunt?  It's 100+ years old.  I wonder if she made it alone or if she had help??}

The Dream Moods Dictionary says:

To see a quilt in your dream signifies harmony, protection, warmth, and pleasant and comfortable circumstances. The dream may be a metaphor for various components in your life that help to make up the overall scenario or big picture. Consider the color and pattern of the quilt for additional significance. 

Protection, warmth, comfort.

Quilts.

{I made this one with flannel and a bunch of old t-shirts.  By definition, I guess this isn't a true quilt - It doesn't have that 3rd layer in the middle.  But it's warm and comfy...AND reminds us of our favorite burger joint!!}

{This one is pretty darn ugly...but so ugly I LIKE it!  I got this unfinished rag quilt at a yard sale for $2!!  I couldn't pass it up.  I do, however, have to finish it, but I think it's fun!  I sure wonder though what that lady was thinking when she put it together??}

{Speaking of ugly - I bought a quilt top at an estate sale last year for $1.  I thought it would make fun Christmas stockings.  I've got more of it cut out to make purses.  Talk about ugly!}

Do you have a favorite quilt to wrap up and take a nap in??

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