Sunday, November 14, 2010

Wall Quilts

Since I haven't sewn much over the last few weeks, I thought I'd show you a few quilts that I look at every day. They hang around the walls of my house. I used to think that quilts on walls were silly. Aren't quilts made for warmth and comfort? Well, these do warm and comfort me!




This one hangs above the fireplace. It's made of mostly home decorator fabric samples. Everything but the sashing is from thrift stores. The border was the ugliest fabric you can imagine, but it worked on this quilt.




This one greets me at the front door. It includes buttons that I played with as a little girl at my grandmother's house. Before I made quilts, I stitched needlepoint pillows.




This one hangs in the living room, and reminds me that life should not be taken too seriously. It's inspired by Gwen Marston. I also made dolls years ago. This one is about the experience of caring for my baby son. Remember "diaper brain?"
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20 comments:

  1. mareeNovember 14, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    Ooooh I love your handbag hanging - so frivolous....as life should be sometimes:) Ciao

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  2. Theodora quiltsNovember 14, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    I love them all!! the ugly fabric is pretty with the bright cheerfull colors of the houses .

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  3. MaritNovember 15, 2010 at 2:47 AM

    Quilts on the walls is a great way to decorate your house. Love the ones you're sharing with us...
    ; )

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  4. Sujata ShahNovember 15, 2010 at 4:20 AM

    Nifty,
    Your give me warmth and comfort even while I look at them here! Talk about living with them and seeing them on a daily bases!
    I love your doll sitting on the chair. Love what she is wearing!

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  5. QuiltycatNovember 15, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    I love all! They are really warmth and confort to see!
    nichi

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  6. NancyNovember 15, 2010 at 5:55 AM

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  7. BarbNovember 15, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    thanks for the wonderful quilt show.
    I love love the wacky house quilt and the basket quilt especially - what joyful quilts

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  8. NancyNovember 15, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    Sorry about the post mixup.. I love these quilts and they way they are displayed. Great wall colors.

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  9. Victoria Findlay WolfeNovember 15, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    LeeANN! these are so stinkin cute! i love the plaid houses!!

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  10. AlexisNovember 15, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    They are all fantastic! What great quilts to see on your walls everyday. And I love your pink entry wall- so fun!

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  11. bethNovember 15, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    lovely collection you've got there! Love them all.

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  12. LynnNovember 15, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    I love these quilts, thanks for the 'tour'. They are all fantastic. I really like the basket one.

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  13. ChrisNovember 15, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Love'em all, so bright and happy - thanks for giving me a smile! Baskets? Purses? does it matter? :)

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  14. Julie FukudaNovember 15, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    Why not if you have the wall space? The best thing is that eye candy does not make you fat.
    Plus, if you have used scraps, the price is right.

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  15. KarenNovember 15, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    The baskets and the house quilt caught my eye. Both so whimsical looking.

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  16. EmNovember 15, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    LeeAnn, HOw fun to get to "visit" you at your home and see your fun on the walls!!!!!!!!!! You are so fun!!!!

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  17. JanetNovember 17, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    You've made some wonderful quilts, the baskets a-la-Gwen are fabulous.

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  18. meli BNovember 20, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    I usually don't like house quilts but somehow you can make them look good with the most ridiculous fabric. Always fun visiting you.

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  19. VesuviusmamaNovember 21, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    What fun wall art!

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  20. Tonya RicucciNovember 28, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    love the decor. that house pillow is awesome!

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