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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Window quilts?  |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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 Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 04:42:11 AM
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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?
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
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Everyone else is already taken.
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 05:52:36 AM
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Maybe you could update the idea by making tab tops and hang the quilt on a curtain rod!!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 06:04:09 AM
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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 *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 06:43:34 AM
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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.
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 5:29:27 PM
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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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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 7:16:45 PM
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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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heritagehunter
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Julie
La Salle
Co
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2011 : 06:58:51 AM
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| 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. |
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heritagehunter
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Julie
La Salle
Co
USA
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CurlysQuilts
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Sarah
Northeast Kingdom
VT
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Dec 01 2011 : 09:30:58 AM
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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....
If you can't feed one hundred people, then just feed one. -Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Dec 01 2011 : 3:46:07 PM
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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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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
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Posted - Dec 01 2011 : 7:12:06 PM
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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
Farmgirl Sister #3340
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Dec 06 2011 : 2:10:44 PM
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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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"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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