Almost every month of the year there is a day to entertain, relax or just have fun. Celebrating holidays like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or Thanksgiving often brings us warmer and more wonderful memories of family and friends.
And while it may not be your first idea, including a custom quilt in your vacation plans can make those special days even more special. You may even be surprised to find out just how much quilts can add to your holiday activities. After all, by their very nature, duvets are warm and wonderful too!
Quilts for Super Bowl Sunday
It may not be a true holiday, but Super Bowl Sunday might as well be. Cheering every Big Game touchdown will be even more fun when you’re toasty wrapped up in a quilt made in your favorite team’s colors.
Quilts for Valentine’s Day
February 14 is coming up again and you are looking for a unique way to share the love. But flowers and candy can seem so old-fashioned. Instead, give the gift of a quilt with a flower or candy theme – it makes that ordinary sentiment extraordinary. A Valentine’s quilt is also the perfect way to express how much you want to wrap your partner in love. Each time it is thrown over their shoulders it is a reminder of the warmth of your feelings.
quilts for easter
You’ve picked out the perfect “going to church” outfit for Easter. But wait! You still need something to carry your change for the offering plate. A quilted bag, perhaps? With endless design opportunities for quilted handbags, from the oversized clutch that holds it all to a slim clutch that holds just the necessities, you’re sure to find the perfect one to complement your ensemble.
Quilts for Mother’s Day / Father’s Day
These special days are to remember mom and dad and all the ways they have helped make you the person you are today. A photo keepsake quilt is a special way to preserve those memories. In a photo memories quilt, digital copies of your childhood photos are printed onto fabric and then used as the base for the quilt blocks. When they are reconstructed, the result will be a one-of-a-kind quilt, a great way to say “thank you” to the parents who raised a one-of-a-kind child: you.
Quilts for the 4th of July
Are you going to see the fireworks this 4th of July? Don’t forget a quilt—you’ll want one to spread out on the floor when you find the perfect spot to ooh and ah. Or maybe spending the long weekend on vacation at the beach is more your style? A padded beach bag will keep your sunscreen and flip-flops close at hand while you boogie-board in the waves. Or maybe you’re celebrating Independence Day with a cookout? Flipping burgers on the grill will be so much easier with a padded apron.
Quilts for Halloween
Rarely do so many people visit your front door at the same time as on Halloween. That makes it the perfect time to greet them with a quilted Christmas decoration on the door. Ghosts and goblins can be so welcoming that they forget to be afraid!
Quilts for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is that wonderful time of year when you and all your friends and family come together to be the first to post-Thanksgiving sales. It’s a joke! When you gather around delicious turkey and delicious pumpkin pie, quilted placemats can grace your table, while coordinating quilted chair backs can make your guests feel more comfortable.
Quilts for Christmas or Hanukah
Of course, duvets are ideal for winter holidays. There are many ways a colorful quilt or quilted piece can add warmth to the season. Don’t just hang stockings neatly, hang padded stockings (when custom made, you can ask them to be made big enough to hold more of Santa’s goodies!) Padded tree skirts or table runners can also be specially designed. For example, a small skirt can be sewn to fit under a miniature tree or a striking runner can be made to cover the table where a menorah is displayed.
Fabric gift bags can also be a great solution for Christmas presents. A padded gift bag can be a stress-free time saver that simplifies the entire wrapping process when used for an oddly sized or oversized gift and padded wine bags can add a modern touch when you’re carrying a bottle of your Chardonnay. favorite to a party .
In addition to the holidays mentioned here, consider making a quilt or quilted item to celebrate Mardi Gras or Cinco de Mayo or even lesser-known holidays like National Relaxation Day (August 15), National Hug your Cat (May 19) or National Quilting Day. Day (March 15). Or, following some great advice from a clever greeting card, celebrate everything, and do it with a quilt!