The art of quilting has always been one that was about tradition, family, and sharing between generations. For many families, quilts have been passed down through several generations. This type of quilting has led many to experiment and expand upon the traditional quilting templates. People now will build quilts out of some very unique items. Regardless of whether you are planning to pass down your quilt, or if you plan to just have it for your own, coming up with a neat quilt idea is a ton of fun. Here are five unique ideas for quilts that people may not have thought about:
1. Clothing Quilts - These wonderful keepsakes make a fantastic quilt, and can truly bring your mother to tears. If you were fortunate enough to have held onto some clothes you wore as a child, then you can break them down into a colorful quilt for Mother’s Day. These theme has many variations, but the little pieces of cloth will surely make for a quilt to bring back memories regardless of how it is done.
2. T-shirt Quilts - This is fast becoming one of the more popular quilting ideas of the younger generation. This is where you take all your t-shirts that have funny or cute sayings on the front, cut them out, and then put them all together as a quilt. The quilt will be one of the best conversation pieces you have ever had, and it makes for a very colorful quilt as well.
3. Message Quilt - This is another fantastic memory themed quilt that take a great deal of time to put together, but is worth every bit of the work. Over a period of time, sew messages into squares of cloth that can then be transferred into quilt form. The best message quilts are those that the entire family helps to construct, but you can certainly do it on your own if you prefer.
4. Sports Team Quilt - This is a great manly choice for the sports fanatic in your midst. Simply cut out sports logos, team colors, and any other sports themed items that are set in cloth, and build your quilt on that. Even a quilt with the team colors for swatches makes a fantastic gift for the sports fan. Just be careful that you get the shades of color correct, or else you might have a Duke quilt for a UNC fan before you know it.
5. Blue Jean Quilts - This is one of the more popular quilts to build simply because it is so durable and beautiful. Generally, denim makes a wonderful quilting material and especially so if it is a bit faded and worn. Though the backs of the blue jeans are not particularly attractive, this can be solved by sewing soft backings into your swatches. This also gives a super soft side to the quilt for those that like it.
Quilting is a fun and rewarding way to pass the time. If you take the time to put some thought into your quilting ideas, you can make a very unique crafting quilt for that special person in your life. Fortunately, you do not have to be an artist to make a great quilt. These ideas should be able to spur your imagination, and help you to come up with the idea that fits you. Try out these quilting ideas the next time you decide to build one, and you might just find a new favorite to snuggle up to.
