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| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 04:42:11 AM
I remember reading in a book a LONG time ago about how women would make quilts to hang over their windows in the winter to help keep the drafts out. The quilts were fit to the window so they really helped with keeping the cold air out.
My husband was asking about making something like this for our soon-to-be new bedroom. Am I just imagining these things, or has anyone else heard of them? Do you have any tips on making them?
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| katmom |
Posted - Dec 06 2011 : 2:10:44 PM
speaking of which... this gives me a great idea for my little vintage trailer, 'Farmgirl on the loose'....
I have a plain back wall by my bed (ditto for the Serro Scotty)...and I happen to have a sweet quilt that is from a quilt block swap here @ MJF, that would make a perfect back drop not to mention bring color and keep my wall insulated/warm....
You gals are awesome! keep sharing those great ideas!
hugz...
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| jan49829 |
Posted - Dec 01 2011 : 7:12:06 PM
I made a window quilt a few years back for an apartment window that I used to live in. I made it so it could slide right on a curtain rod, then could be tied back for the sunshine, if need be. It really did help with that drafty old window.
Jan
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| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Dec 01 2011 : 3:50:29 PM
Great ideas, gals! I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this might be a good idea!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
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| acairnsmom |
Posted - Dec 01 2011 : 3:46:07 PM
I just took an old, in good condition, comforter and put on my sliding patio door. Hung a regular curtain rod and attached the comforter with those pinch type rings. Works great for keeping the cold out! My sister has those warm windows and she swears by them.
Audrey
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| star-schipp |
Posted - Dec 01 2011 : 09:30:58 AM
Could you use stretcher bars that exactly fit into the window and fasten the quilted fabric to that? It would be easier to fit in and out of the window when you wanted the sunshine....
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| Heather B |
Posted - Dec 01 2011 : 07:52:40 AM
Joanns's still sells the supplies and instructions to construct your own warm windows.
Heather
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Nov 29 2011 : 12:33:00 PM
Love the idea of window quilts! I would want them removable for the sunshine!!! Right now I don't have plans for any, but who knows down the road!
CJ
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| CurlysQuilts |
Posted - Nov 29 2011 : 11:52:56 AM
http://www.sewingstudiovt.com/site/Home.aspx
This lady is local for me, so I'll give her a plug. It's not quilts though, but she's gotten a lot of attention for her thermal shade system.
Curly's Quilts
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| heritagehunter |
Posted - Nov 29 2011 : 07:03:05 AM
http://www.warmcompany.com/wwpage.html
This looks like them. |
| heritagehunter |
Posted - Nov 29 2011 : 06:58:51 AM
I use to know someone that made "warm windows". Kept light out and drafts. I wonder if there is a web site. I am no longer in touch with the person so I can't ask, sorry. |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 7:16:45 PM
When I lived in Alaska where its light most of time in summer, we used tin foil on windows. There was never anything that worked as well. Just a little info for your hubby. The window quilt is a great idea and would be so pretty. Try the foil and hide it with the window quilt.
I know what its like to try to sleep in the daylight. I did it for
Linda in Scranton, PA
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| emsmommy5 |
Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 5:29:27 PM
I have done those for my windows in the past. They work great! There is a type of batting you can get at the fabric store with the foil emergency blanket type built into the layers, kind of spendy, but works even better!
I was just thinking about doing some more of those yesterday. Because it's been so cold!
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| nut4fabric |
Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 06:43:34 AM
You didn't imagine it I have seen them in catalogs and they look really nice. I had thought of doing one several years ago even had the pattern designed just never got to it and then we moved and I no longer needed it.
Kathy |
| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 06:04:09 AM
Good idea1 My husband was mostly wanting it so the room would be dark during the day for sleeping, as he works nights. He said it would look nicer than a towel. :) And its way cheaper than room darkening blinds...and I love to sew, so its therapy for me!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
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| StrawHouseRanch |
Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 05:52:36 AM
Maybe you could update the idea by making tab tops and hang the quilt on a curtain rod!!
Paula
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