| You know cuddling up with a quilt is one of life's small | | | | little color and cheer, but a quilted table runner or table |
| pleasures. A good book, a cup of hot chocolate, a | | | | cloth can protect your table from hot dishes and |
| roaring fire - the picture just isn't complete without a | | | | accidental spills, too.Quilts in the BedroomNothing can |
| comfy quilt to wrap yourself in.But quilts can be so | | | | be better than getting ready for a good night's sleep |
| much more. Including custom quilts as part of the decor | | | | than by slipping under a quilted bed cover made just |
| is one of the easiest ways to add warmth to your | | | | for you. Having brightened your room all day, it now |
| home's design. In addition to the obvious benefits of | | | | offers comfort and warmth for the cold night |
| color and pattern, quilted fabric accessories add | | | | ahead.And don't forget the fun, new trend in bedroom |
| genuine physical, and even emotional, comfort to the | | | | decorating today - bed toppers. These smaller quilts, |
| rooms in which we live.Quilts in the Living | | | | designed to coordinate with your existing comforter, |
| RoomToday's homes often have cathedral ceilings in | | | | can be made in various colors or themes (for example, |
| the living or great room. Such high ceilings can make | | | | a holiday topper). It's an easy way to update or |
| the home feel spacious, but sometimes leave it feeling | | | | freshen a bedroom without replacing your expensive |
| a little cold, too. Plus, it can be hard to find art work | | | | current bedding or buying lots of comforters that you |
| large enough to balance the grand walls and make the | | | | then need to find a place to store.Quilts in the |
| space feel welcoming.An oversized quilt can be the | | | | NurseryFrom the minute you bring baby home, you |
| answer. Its considerable size can fill in a blank wall | | | | want your precious new family member to know he |
| while it color and design complements your decor. (As | | | | or she is wrapped in love. Of course, a soft, warm |
| an added bonus, the cost of quilt will often be less than | | | | quilted blankie is a given. But you can show your love |
| the cost of a painting of equal size.)Quilts in the Family | | | | with a quilted crib set designed especially for the |
| RoomThe family room got its name because it's the | | | | nursery, too.Add quilted toys to complete the picture. |
| room your family comes together in - it's where you | | | | Fabric blocks, dolls, stuffed animals, even cloth books |
| gather to relax, talk about your day and shut out the | | | | are safe for baby to play with and easy to clean - just |
| world. But what if your family room windows open | | | | toss them in the wash.Quilts in the BathroomThe |
| right into the neighbors' family room windows? Just | | | | master bath is probably the last place you'd expect a |
| close your quilted curtains - insulated panels and roman | | | | quilt, but why not? Just remember to use a plastic liner |
| shades are two types of window coverings | | | | and a quilt can make one of the most sophisticated, |
| tailor-made for quilts.Think about what else you do in | | | | and unique, shower curtains you've ever seen.The |
| the family room. You watch TV, maybe even play | | | | ways that quilts can be incorporated in interior design |
| games. Now, imagine a cute, colorful quilt covering the | | | | don't have to end here. No matter the number or size |
| table that you all collect around for Scrabble. It'll make | | | | of the rooms in your house, you can consider custom |
| banging your head after losing - again - so much more | | | | quilts as the perfect choice practically anywhere fabric |
| comfortable.Quilts in the Dining RoomWhether you are | | | | is called for!Author and quilt creator Deidre McLeod |
| sitting down for a quick bite, a romantic meal or a | | | | invites you to decorate - room by room - with custom |
| Thanksgiving feast, consider dressing your dining room | | | | quilts from Whimzie Quiltz and More. Have a quilt |
| table with a table runner to match the spirit of the | | | | created just for you or your loved one at FREE initial |
| moment. It's not only one of the best ways to add a | | | | designs; no obligation. |