Old quilt crafts

Upcycle old, worn quilts into works of art and unique home decor. Make jewelry, pot holders, seasonal home decor, and more.

Make your own charming farmhouse style banner with an old tattered cutter quilt. Add warmth and cheer to your home or antique booth! #vintage #antique #quilt #DIY #bunting #banner #farmhousestyle

I do not come from a line of quilters. There was one quilt in my family before I took up the hobby and I am so happy that quilt made its way to my home! The quilt was made by my great-great grandmother and was never finished. Over the years, a sheet was sewn to the edges of the quilt top to create a backing. It hung in my aunt's house for years and she eventually gifted it to me a few years ago -- such a meaningful gift!Here's the quilt top -- it features hand-appliqued basket blocks on a…

This quilted pumpkin tutorial makes a really cute and unique fall decoration. Plus, stay tuned for some super helpful tips.

In a recent blog post I told you that my friend Connie had been looking for a cutter quilt. After that post I had several people write and ask, “What is a cutter quilt?” I call any quil…

Most of us wear jeans and often times we wear them out too. You can do cool things with visible mending (see this post for some cool books about mending) to prolong the life of your jeans, but sometimes your old jeans are just past their life of being an item of clothing and it’s time to give them a new lease of life. That’s what this section of the website is all about! We’ve compiled all our ideas for upcycling old jeans in one place. Scroll down to find our latest upcycled & repurposed…

A Window Display Jaime Costiglio at That’s My Letter has created a wonderful display by framing a quilt inside a window frame. If you want to introduce a punch of color to your home, then this idea is worth giving a try to. Cute Quilt Hearts Image via: Hens Teeth Pom Pom Trim Placemats Renee of Sewn with Grace cut circles out of old quilts and then she sewed a pom pom trim along the edges and these lovely placemats came into existence. A Bunting Banner Etsy Shop Sugar And Spice has created a…

Ever wonder what to do with old quilts? These 14 ideas for old quilts will inspire you to spread their nostalgic beauty throughout your home. From quilt display ideas to repurposing DIY projects.

We have arrived to our third and final installment of the Vintage Quilt Blog series! In case you are just now joining us, this is a little series that I'm doing about how to repair, wash, fold, store and reuse older quilts. This all stems from a love of the quilts that my grandmother left behind for me and my family. Thankfully, most of her quilts are in great condition, but I know that there is a wide range of vintage quilt conditions so I wanted to be sure to cover as many perspectives as…