Little House on the Prairie: For the Love of Quilts

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"There was no door and there were no windows.  There was no floor except the ground and no roof except the canvas.  But that house had good stout walls, and it would stay where it was. . . . Pa hung a quilt over the door hole.  The quilt would be better than no door."

~ Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie

I just know that somewhere deep inside of me there is an excellent quilter waiting to get out.  However, every time I try to get in touch with my "patchwork" side, I create an embarrassing display of calico and stitches that looks as though I took a stab at piecing fabric together while under the influence of alcohol and a snug blindfold.  Making quilts: it's not my gift.  But I love them all the same.  Today I thought I would share some quilts with you in celebration of just how charming and versatile these textile treasures can be . . .

I was in a neighboring town when I passed by this adorable quilt shop store front.  I looked like a crazy woman as I swerved the curb, took a few snaps with my handy camera, and then stood for a moment and sighed happily at both of those American quilts.  Aren't they lovely!?  

Quilts can take any bed from being "sleepy" to being "dreamy" . . .

{via Southern Living}

 {via Sarah Richardson Design}

{via Tumblr}

 But they are equally lovely on display outside of the bedroom, whether on racks . . .

 {via Pottery Barn}

 or in armoires.

{via Pinterest}

Quilts aren't just beautiful; they are practical, too.  You can use them as headboards . . . 

{via All People Quilt} 

as pillows . . .

 {via All People Quilt}

as chair pads . . .

 {via All People Quilt}

as picnic blankets . . .

{via Red Brolly}

 

{via Country Living}

or as wall art.

 {via All People Quilt}

 {via Sarah Richardson Design}

Quilts can also inspire a world of ideas throughout your house, from graphic art design . . .

 {via Red Brolly}

to patterned floors.

Even if you are a miserable quilter like me, I hope you'll still put your quilts on display.  There is magic in it.  Quilts can make any "little house" feel more like a "home."  Happy homemaking to you all . . .

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