A cutter quilt is another term for a vintage quilt. Cutter quilts are very old quilts that got tattered through time but have pieces that are still in good shape and are still useful. These cutter quilts are usually well-loved items in the family heirloom and are hard to let go of. The stitching and the quilting on these vintage quilts are traditionally handmade. They are usually worn or stained and cannot be used as a blanket or hung for display. You can find some cutter quilts in yard sales, antique stores, thrift stores, garage sales, and now online. Expect that cutter quilts to have parts that are worn out or have holes, but there are areas of the quilt that are still good enough to be transformed into other valuable items other than something that can keep you warm. A vintage quilt is an exciting and precious piece for a quilt enthusiast because of its past, design patterns on the top, stitching, and valuable parts. You can get a cutter quilt for as little as $5, but others can cost much more. If you are interested in looking for one, you can visit crafts websites such as Etsy and check out the variety of cutter quilts for sale. When purchasing a cutter quilt or when you are ready to take your vintage quilt out of the linen closet, you must determine how you want to repurpose it to lengthen the life of this valuable vintage blanket. Some quilters who look for cutter quilts deconstruct them to make new quilts. Most of these vintage quilts usually have stains and tears that you would need to cut sections that are still good to use. These flaws show that the quilt was used and well-loved by its makers. It is pretty hard to throw away such quilts with a long history and memories, so it would be best if you could create something new with the best parts to make your cutter quilt last for many more years.