How Do You Hang A Quilt On The Wall

All you have to do is fold two squares in half baste the triangles in two corners of the quilt and add your binding.

How do you hang a quilt on the wall.

So be sure and only blind stitch the lower edge of the sleeve and the bottom of each end. Position a piece of velcro command strips work best for this since they re designed to hang on the wall but self adhesive velcro will also work onto the exposed side of the yardstick or ruler. Screw in the screw eyes. The thicker the rod is the further away the quilt will hang off the wall.

Corner sleeves work for small quilts. It involves adding two triangles to the top back corners of your unbound quilt basting them on and then binding your quilt. It is important to leave the sleeve open in order to insert the dowel rod. This will distribute the stress on the fabrics in the quilt.

Here s a rear view of a quilt with a hanging sleeve. Another way to hang a quilt on the wall is to sew a fabric tube called a hanging sleeve to the back of the quilt then thread a dowel or a rod through the sleeve to hang the quilt. To hang a quilt you simply cut a yardstick to the proper length insert it into the pockets and hang it on your wall with command strips. Then insert it through the sleeve or tabs on the quilt and mount it on the wall using brackets.

Make a hanging sleeve. Slip the wooden rod into the sleeve. The wood hangs horizontally on the wall attached to studs with nails or screws. Beth ferrier from craftsy has an awesome tutorial.

Place the matching piece of command velcro on the wall and use the velcro adhesion to hold the quilt on the wall. To hang a quilt start by purchasing a hanging rod that s at least as long as your quilt is wide. Click here to learn how to make a quilt hanging sleeve. Slip the dowel over cleats attached to the wall and you have a safe nearly invisible wall hanger that makes your textile the star of the show.

Angie hodapp demonstrates how to avoid making a sleeve when you finally finish your quilt. Lap quilts doll quilts and smaller wall hangings are easily displayed by stitching corner pockets into the back side at the top. Then when you hang the quilt on the wall alternate between the two sleeves each time you display the quilt. Choose a sturdy wood strip at least half an inch thick and tall to avoid sagging or bowing.

Use a level to make sure your quilt will hang straight. There are lots and lots of other quilt clip hangers for the wall. They are available in styles that match just about any decor. Hammer a nail through each screw eye.

This video will let you hang your quilt with just one hook nail at the same time you make your binding. Alternatively you can attach velcro strips to the wall and the back of your quilt so you can easily hang it up and take it down.