How do you attach and what is used to hang the wall quilts? Thanks in advance, monie
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How do you attach and what is used to hang the wall quilts? Thanks in advance, monie
I use two methods for hanging wall hangings. If they're small enough I just fold two squares in half on the diagonal and sew one into each top corner when I put the binding on. I make a tube if the wall hanging is bigger than about 18 inches across. To make the tube I cut my fabric at least 7 inches wide by the length of the wall hanging. I hem each end by folding it over half an inch twice. I fold the tube in half lengthwise and line up the raw edges with the top when I sew the binding on and then hand stitch down the free edges when I do the binding.
Most people attach a sleeve. I put my sleeve in two pieces so there is a hole in the middle. That way I can hang it on one nail.
I make a sleeve about 3" wide across the top of the quilt and hand sew it on. You can get wooden hangers that clip onto the quilt also. I make the sleeve the width of the quilt and large enough to get the rod you are hanging it on thru the sleeve.
I love this board! You all are a book. Thank you
If you are going to enter your quilt in a show you need to cut your fabric 9" wide and then fold it in half before attaching it to your quilt. May in Jersey
cool never thought of that. :-DQuote:
Originally Posted by debcavan
Thats a clever idea! I'm gonna try it next time!Quote:
Originally Posted by debcavan
I use the curtain clips and hang it on a rod. I have 2 stationary rods in my home one on the wall at the bottom of my stairs and one on the landing wall. I like being able to display my quilts. :D
Here is a good site for directions
http://quiltbug.com/Articles/sleeve.htm
I hope this helps you... crafty_linda_b