Photo by Brent Kane   Other Display Ideas Another favorite way to display a group of quilts is to fold and layer them on shelves inside an open cupboard, bookcase, or armoire. Line the shelves with acid-free paper, or a well-laundered piece of muslin or a sheet first, and cushion folds with acid-free tissue paper. a Periodic refolding of each quilt isrecommended to protect your quilts from permanent crease lines that can ultimately break the threads of old fabrics. This is true for those that are in out-of-sight storage, too. Wrap these in laundered sheets or tuck into pillowcases for added protection. A tabletop is the perfect place to use a less-than-perfect quilt top or damaged quilt. Hide worn or stained areas in back or cover them with collections or other decorative accessories on the tabletop. Avoid the temptation to drape a real treasure over a table—unless you can cover the top with a piece of glass and the table is away from sunlight and lots of foot traffic. Drape a small quilt over a floor-length tablecloth for added pizzazz. You can also feature small quilts in a glass-topped coffee table designed especially for displaying collectibles. Antique quilt blocks or salvageable sections of old quilts that are otherwise beyond saving can be mounted on stretcher bars, matted and framed, or made into decorator pillows. You may be able to use larger sections of really worn quilts to make doll- or wall-hanging-size quilts for display. Decorating with vintage quilts is a great way to honor the handiwork of past generations and fill your home with color and warmth. It gives you the opportunity to enjoy your precious possessions every day of the year! Photo by Kevin May   Photo by Brent Kane