Looking for fresh home decorating ideas? Go retro with quilt style.

An original upcycling tradition evokes tons of home decorating ideas.

While the United States is bursting with debates about whether we’re making America great or not-so-great, there’s a source of domestic comfort that can be found in the traditional quilt.

A quilt is a smart way to reuse fabric from worn blankets and clothing, and it is a fun way to celebrate little moments in life through reusing baby clothing or 5k run T-shirts.

These days quilt supplies offer many new gadgets to help cutting and sewing, plus there are packs of pre-cut shapes to add to the ease of quilting. Whether you use the pre-made pieces for an entire quilt or for just the in-betweens or borders, they can make quilting more fitting into a busy modern lifestyle.

Oftentimes called patchwork style, quilts offer a connection into a country Americana vibe and they also can be created in a more modern style. With quilting, anything is possible.

Personally, I’m charmed by the use of a quilt-style on traditional furniture like a chesterfield sofa. As wall art, tablecloths, bags, pillows, and more, there are so many possibilities. I’ve been pinning my favorites, and gathered a few below.

If you are curious about quilts, join our #HOSSdesign chat on Wednesday, March 1st at 8pmET to talk home decorating ideas with the editors from HOSS magazine.

History Unmystery. It may be widely understood as an American tradition, however the quilt was not born in America. Quilting has been traced back to the Ancient Egyptians, and the oldest surviving quilt was created in 1360. Called the Tristan quilt, the linen threaded quilt with cotton padding included six scenes and a clover border.

The oldest surviving quilt was created in 1360
A quilt-style can be oversized blocks of pattern and color.
Traditional triangular quilt is charming and brightens a white room.
A modern take on a quilt with diamond shapes in an analogous color story
Floral, stripes, pink combine to make a traditional chair into a breath of fresh air.
First glance this seems complicated, but it’s just a very well-thought-out triangular wall art quilt.
Muted color in a wall hanging quilt can add charm to a farmhouse home.
Theresa
Theresa is a handy designer and writer. She shares DIY projects, tool how-to, and home makeovers as a book author, home show speaker, DIY workshop coach, and radio host. Plus, she has a degree in journalism with a minor in architecture, and is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPs) and certified color consultant. She's created fast-paced makeovers for TV shows, and shares home trends and DIY tips as a freelance writer and guest on news shows and satellite media tours for TV and radio.
Theresa

Theresa is a handy designer and writer. She shares DIY projects, tool how-to, and home makeovers as a book author, home show speaker, DIY workshop coach, and radio host. Plus, she has a degree in journalism with a minor in architecture, and is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPs) and certified color consultant. She's created fast-paced makeovers for TV shows, and shares home trends and DIY tips as a freelance writer and guest on news shows and satellite media tours for TV and radio.

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  • Home decoration if done in a right way can make a simple room looks so attractive. All these images look great. Thanks for sharing some tips for decorating the homes and make them look more attractive.

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