Hello, friends! Happy Friday, and happy New Year’s Eve! Today I’m sharing some thoughts on Winter Quilts & Decor Ideas. Keep reading for thoughts on winter decorating, winter quilts and projects, and beginning the new year.
Winter Quilts & Decor Ideas
Because I decorate early for Christmas so I can take photographs for the blog, I’m always ready to put everything away at the end of the year. I have a few simple steps that I follow each year when changing out my quilts and quilted decor:
- First, after taking down the Christmas trees and non-quilted decor, I gather all of my Christmas quilts and smaller quilted items and put them in one place (usually on the bed in the guest room). At this time, I make any needed notes for projects I might want to make for the next Christmas season.
- Then, I pull out everything I want to decorate with for “winter.” While we don’t have very much of a winter season where I live, I do love seasons. So, I decorate each January and February with blues, creams, and greys so that we have a decidedly “winter” feel in our home at that time.
- After setting things out, I immediately make a note of anything I feel like I might want to make right away. I do love sewing with seasonal fabrics in the season.
Winter Quilts
I place quilts in greys, navy, and cream throughout our home. I drape some over couches, hang a few on the wall, and also change out quilts on our beds. My stash of these types of quilts can definitely be added to in the next few years, and I have at least one work in progress project I’m hoping to finish this year that will fit into this category.
Winter Runners, Toppers, and Pillows
Last year I pieced several table runners in navy and grey fabrics for use in the winter months. As I started setting them out this year, I also began a list of small projects I want to work on this month. I’ll be sharing those later in January! Also in January, I’ll be sharing a pattern for one of my favorite winter table toppers (not pictured…coming soon)!
Winter Decor Ideas
I’ll share some updated photos as soon as I’ve finished setting out my quilts, runners, pillows, and toppers. And here are a few other ideas to help as you transition to winter decor:
- Use more plants (real or artificial to bring in natural colors).
- Consider using white twinkle lights to keep a sense of ambiance during the cold winter months.
- Use creams in your winter decorating–they are the perfect accent for darker colors.
Year-End Review
Today is the final day of 2021, and I’ll be spending some time today and tomorrow finalizing my plans for next year. Be sure to stop by the blog and YouTube on Monday for the January segment for my Quilting Life Planner and Workbook. You can also read this post from earlier this week if you missed it–where you’ll also find ideas for a year-end review. (Scroll to the bottom for the year-end review tips).
Coming Soon…
The 2022 Quilting Life Mystery Block of the Month begins next week. Be sure to stop by next Thursday for the free pattern PDF. Kit subscribers will be getting an informational email soon with more information and details.
Thanks so much for stopping by to read the Winter Quilts & Decor Ideas + January Calendar post. Happy quilting!
Chris says
Hi Sherri,
What is the name of the quilt that is draped over the sofa at the top of the blog post today and where can I find the pattern?
Thank,
Chris
sherri McConnell says
Just added the pattern name and link under the photo. Thank you!
Monique says
I love the cool blue and gray palette for winter. What is quilt on your couch at the top of the post? I am looking for a charm square quilt and it looks just right! Happy New Year!
sherri McConnell says
That is my Four Square 2 pattern available in paper and PDF in my shop. I’ll update the post with a link 🙂
Laurie Vaughn says
Happy New Year Sherry! What is the quilt on the bed under the pillow photo?
Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy new year. Looking forward to all of your 2022 projects.
Laurie Vaughn
Joyce Reynolds says
Tried to locate the pattern for the Block of the month 2013 by Monique Dillard. The quilt is lovely. Is there any way to find this now?
sherri McConnell says
You would need to contact Monique at Open Gate Quilts
Vickie Olsen says
Love all the blue and white quilts. Especially like the Blogger Girls BOM 2013. Is there a way to get pattern?
sherri McConnell says
You would have to ask Monique of Open Gate Quilts if she has that available.
Nancy Kirkpatrick says
Your selections are beautiful. Love the blue and green runner, especially. I believe that will be my first project for 2022!
Kathleen says
Happy New Year, Sherri. I am a new quilter and have learned so much from you. Is there a pattern for the quilt that is draped over the sofa in the first picture? That quilt is stunning in it’s simplicity. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
sherri McConnell says
Yes, I just linked the pattern, thank you!
Annie Rego says
I love your idea about decorating around the seasons. I’ve only decorated around Christmas, Thanksgiving and Halloween. Living in San Diego but having grown up on the East coast, I miss my seasons. Seasonal decorating might just be the ticket for me. Thanks for sharing and can’t wait to start my planner with you next week.
Love all what you and your kiddos do. Very refreshing and inspiring especially during Covid times.
Danielle says
Beautiful work and I love, love the colors
Nancy says
For the 2022 Mystery Quilt Block of the month, what do you mean by ‘kit subscribers’? I don’t see where we can subscribe to a kit!
sherri McConnell says
Just emailed you 🙂
Marlene says
Looking forward to participating in the 2022 quilt challenge. Don’t know how to sign up! Love your patterns and especially instructions!