Often people think that quilts are simply for throwing on beds and staying warm. Now, this is not a bad idea for quilts but there are other great uses for completed quilting projects. Quilting is not limited to simply making bed quilts.

During the Fall, quilting projects can take on a new flair. One fun project that you can do with your quilting is Thanksgiving placemats or even a Thanksgiving runner for the table. You can cover these with a clear plastic. Everyone can enjoy the projects without taking the chance of ruining the placemats or runners.

Gather up all your scrap pieces of fabric that are in Fall colors. You can make some very beautiful and eye catching fireplace mantle runners to display during the cooler months. Take down all the knick-knacks and place a small candle with a Fall wreath around it for your fireplace center piece and to draw attention to the quilted runner.

Another fun Fall project for quilting is an attractive mouse pad. You can quilt a medium sized mouse pad with virtually any theme. Place the finished project on your desktop. Cover with a piece of cut, clear plexi-glass. You now can enjoy your new mouse pad all through the Fall and Winter without getting the quilting piece dirty.

There are many fun uses for quilting projects that you can enjoy all around your home. Fall is a great time to use scrap pieces for smaller projects that can be done in one or two evenings. Some of these also make great gift items for the holidays for family and friends.