How To Display A Quilt Wall Hanging

A wooden framework is similar to a canvas stretcher.

How to display a quilt wall hanging.

Combine prints and colors as you like. For a unique look take some nice vintage wooden hangers and make a wall display with them. Then hang quilts over them. Hanging quilts on the wall 1.

Measure the width of your quilt with a measuring tape. You ll want one pair of strips for each of the two corners and then another every eighteen inches or so in the middle to help support the weight and prevent sagging. Measure the width of your quilt and mark each. Searching for a damage free way to display a beloved quilt on a wall.

Whether your quilt has a hanging sleeve or not this is a quirky and cheap way to show it off. You can use as few as two colors or as many as nine in your quilted wall hanging. Preparing the quilt to hang 1. Flannel is another one of those sticky fabrics and it s.

Secure a flannel backed vinyl tablecloth to your wall. Add these small triangular pieces on top of the backing and beneath the binding of your creation for a finished look. Hang your quilts on wall hooks for an eye catching display. Use a rotary cutter mat and ruler or scissors to cut nine 9 1 2 inch by 9 1 2 inch squares to create a 27 inch by 27 inch wall hanging.

In the comments on this post the project s creator writes we use loops of 20mm cotton twill tape pinned to the back of the quilt. Loops are a great way to hang your quilt from hooks or pegs as long as you re not planning on leaving it up forever. If you are someone who actually likes the idea of pinning fabric up go. Use foam board with or without cloth covering.

Lap quilts doll quilts and smaller wall hangings are easily displayed by stitching corner pockets into the back side at the top. Stretch a piece of fabric over a sealed wooden framework. Then you insert a rod or dowel and find some way to hang it up. Pin the fold in place.

Hand basting aside i really like this method to hang a quilt and have had good luck with the hang it dang it which wins best product name ever hands down. Purchase a quilt hanger for a. Lay the quilt on your work space face down. The rod and sleeve method involves attaching a sleeve a long tube of fabric across the top back width of your quilt.

Stitch the quilt piece to the fabric. Hand stitch the quilt section to the stretched cotton. Simple quilt section display frame step 1. Fold the top of the quilt down 2 or 2 1 2 inches.

Cover a thin composite board with neutral colored flannel. It works perfectly for smaller quilts that have a hanging sleeve on the back. Pin the end of the ribbon.