Fashion’s made with quilts are the hottest trends on the runway. Many designer are exploring the use of quilts for a classic american look. The new life of many old quilts is so exciting.

So you can see quilts everywhere from Dior patchworked dresses and Coach with their quilt applique’ tops. If you have a quilt you carated or you have vintage quilts you can create a fashion statement with them. Ralph Lauren has an example of a quilted jacket.

I first start with a basic pattern that fits great and then I go from there. I love it when I have a quilt that I have purchased or that has been given to me that speaks to me. If you have more than enough quilts at your home think about sewing a jacket with the next quilt you produce.