n Save money. Quilts are much more affordable to make yourself compared to buying a ready-made one from the store. Once you have the basic supplies, all it takes is some time and effort. n Make it your own. You can customize a homemade quilt to your unique tastes with fabric colors and patterns you love. Store-bought quilts don’t offer that personal touch. n Heirloom quality. Quilts made by hand are treasured family possessions that can be passed down for generations. The effort that goes into each stitch means more than any mass produced blanket. n