Friday, June 5, 2026

Re-Purposing Old Quilts

I've got a couple of old quilts that I use to cut up and make things from.  I've bought them from vintage and antique fairs.  Although I have made some of the quilted hearts before, I love to keep making them.  They're fun and easy to make.  

The large hearts are about 9" and the small ones are around 5" big.  I like to sew vintage buttons onto them to go along with the vintage theme.  They look good in a basket or bowl paired with old lace or can be used to sit on a shelf for a decor piece.  

Each cut from the quilt gives a different look to the heart.  Of course, I don't know who made these quilts in days past, but it's kind of fun to see them being made into new projects instead of getting thrown away.  

Someday I want to make a coat from one.  It's a trendy thing right now and lots of my quilty friends have made them.  Hopefully one day soon.


 

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