How To Hang An Indian Blanket On The Wall

Hang the canvas on parallel nails attached to wall studs or wall anchors.

How to hang an indian blanket on the wall.

You can also create your own hanging system. So if you are hanging a 30 x 60 saddle blanket cut your board and velcro to 28 long. Once the velcro is attached to your board measure 5 from each end put a dot on the 3 8 side of the board and screw your two eye screws into the top of the board. Measure the horizontal hanging edge length of the blanket with the tape measure.

If the blanket is not too heavy hand sew a strip of velcro on the back along the hanging edge. Fold the cut piece of muslin in half widthwise right sides of the fabric facing each other to create a long tube. Staple or glue the other half of the velcro strip to a piece of wood. Cut a piece of muslin to measure 6 inches wide and 3 4 the.

Keep in mind that this method will result in your tapestry. Most modern tapestries will come with a rod pocket along the top edge. For a larger canvas stitch the blanket onto the canvas near the perimeter of the blanket. How to hang a navajo blanket.

Using a rod with finials. If you have a rug that curls at the bottom corners you may support w velcro. Brackets can be added to the wall from which to hang the rod. The rug can be pressed along the length of the hanger where it will grab the velcro.

Wrap the blanket around the small canvas so the area you wish to display is centered on the canvas. The soft fuzzy strip goes fuzzy side up on the blanket. Next pull the plastic backing off the male velcro and press it on to your board. The hanger you have created can be nailed directly into the wall preferred or can be hung on strong picture wire ok but may detract from rug.

Staple or tack the blanket along the back inside edge of the frame. Be sure to sew the velcro in a straight line so that the blanket will hang properly.