4 Reasons Modern Handmade Quilts are Perfect Gifts

Functional art or Interior décor
- There’s nothing wrong with a solid color blanket, but for many it’s not exactly an expression of themselves. Draped over your couch or covering your bed, modern quilts can really tie a room together in an artistic way.
- Modern quilts can be a core artistic element of a room’s interior design. I’ve seen a number of quilts that people have displayed in their homes. You can find some examples here. As an interior design enhancement, modern quilts are one of the best values. And your options don’t stop at full size quilts. You can use table runners or mini quilts as hanging decorations.

Heartfelt gifts that keep you warm
- Gift shopping for someone can be stressful. And finding a unique and beautiful gift that shows you care is harder than it sounds.
- Modern quilts are a smart option. Anyone can enjoy the comfort of a warm cover while watching TV, at a picnic or sleeping under in bed. Plus you’ve got options…Ready-made quilts – if you really know your recipient this may be an easy choice. If you know their favorite colors and taste you may be able to find a quilt they’d like (see 3 Tips to Find Modern Quilts for Sale).
- Custom quilts – you direct an artist to create a quilt to your specifications so it’s certain to be right up their alley. See our Custom Quilt Shopping Guide for help with this option. The recipient would know this was a unique gift made especially for them. Memory quilts bring a lifetime of memories to the recipients.
- Custom quilt experience – maybe you want to let the recipient enjoy the experience of creating their own quilt if you know they’ll enjoy that process.

Quality
- When purchasing a modern quilt directly from the artist, you avoid mass-produced bedding where cost cutting is a big motivator. The quality will be high when quilts are made by artisans who’ve mastered their craft. The best ones will use premium materials.

Innovative designs and supports artists
- You’ll also find an abundant choice of innovative designs when shopping artist-direct. Not only are mass-produced bedding selections more limited, but customization is usually not an option. This lets you support the arts in a meaningful way to you and the artists.