How can I make window blankets or quilts?

Question

Trying to find directions for making insulated window quilts or blankets that I can drop down at night to shut out some of the cold. Thanks

Answer 1

look here: http://www.countrysidemag.com/issues/6_2002.htm

For really quick quilts, just buy one large piece of fabric or even a pretty sheet then use fusible batting. Sandwich the batting between the fabric & iron. Fold the outer edges under, iron to get the edges even, then secure using fusible hemming tape. no sewing required.

Rather than using the elaborate attachment system, I used an inexpensive rod & bracket system (the kind usually sold for sheers on french doors) Make a pocket at the top & bottom of the quilt and slip the rods in. I just hang mine up a night and take them down in the morning. It's amazing how much heat they keep in!

Answer 2

I'm sorry you're cold, but I have never heard of anyone making 'window quilts' or 'blankets' that can be 'lifted' during the day to let light in, then lowered or 'dropped down' at night to 'shut out some of the cold.' We had a 'broken window' and all I did after taping cardboard over the hole was fold our king sized down blanket in half lengthwise, and hung it folded in half width-wise, so we had our 'heavy faux suede curtain' and four layers of 'down blanket' over it ... and that did work quite well to keep that cold OUTSIDE and us warm enough to sleep without blankets inside.

Answer 3

Just make quilts to the size of your windows and roll them up and down. Use silk roping with the fancy tassels to tie them up with.
There are many websites that have free quilting instructions But like me they probably haven't heard of window quilts. So you might have to go with your own dimensions and design but it's not hard.
Many dept. stores have insulated throws on sale right now for $5 and 2 for $5. I just saw some at Roses and Wal-Mart.
Why don't you just put some weather sheeting on your windows.
Its only about $2 per window and it's easy to put up plus you can see out of it. Thats what I did to mine and we are toasty warm.

Answer 4

Fabric stores sell curtain insulation by the yard in different thicknesses. It is easy to use, and you can sew it in place, or even use fusible web that bonds two fabrics together with an iron. What you are describing is a 'Roman' shade that is made of different panels that can be easily pulled up with a rope. There are easy patterns in the books at the fabric store to make them.

Answer 5

staple a towel & figure out the rest