RedGarnet222

Your so welcome. Thanks for the thank you. I wondered if anyone liked the site as much as I did.

madamekelly

Just go to the "pictures" section and look around. You will find something to inspire you way before you find the end. Good luck dear!

Debbie C

With four to eight inches of more snow coming, I'm not thinking summer just yet, but how to stay warm here on Long Island....I'm crocheting a queen sized coverlet to snuggle under with my Valentine! Today, Feb. 14th, is our 39th Anniversary!! Happy ❤️ Day!!

donnajean

Same here. It is supposed to be -20 by morning with snow hurricane force winds and snow squalls tonight.

quiltingbuddy

Yikes Debbie C and donnajean, I guess I won't complain about my 40-50 degrees with clouds and rain then. But I too love thinking about a summer quilt. Has anyone ever done one with the top and flannel back only with no batting? I'm wondering how that might come out, it sounds like a good weight and still snuggly.

quiltingbuddy

Interesting...I've never heard of counterpane quilts. I had to look it up.

Mariposa

Possible themes for a coverlet? How about thinking of Springtime, Summer & Sunshine! Bright, fresh colors.
Garden-y, flowers, butterflies, dragonflies, May baskets, bbq, patriotic, beachy, boats, two-color, or scrappy.

Perhaps do an easy pattern like a shadowbox, and let the fabrics do the work for you.

tropit

Thanks! Lots of good ideas. I'm thinking that BBQ = Ketchup, mustard and relish...tomato red, mustard yellow and pickle green. (I'm hungry already!) Dragonflies are a nice idea too. Going easy is a great idea. Think of all of the scraps one could use up in a hurry. No batting, no quilting, sew the top in one day and bind it the next day. Easy peasy!

~ Cindy

justflyingin

If I wanted something "not so warm", I'd not buy or make a flannel back. Flannel is warm. Why would anyone make a summer quilt with flannel?