I am creating a large memory quilt for my niece. The finished size is 79" x 100" (approximately a dbl size). I chose to do a simple 7.5" square block pattern with 4 blocks equaling 15". I pieced and sewed the squares and then sent it to be quilted by a local long arm company. I had a border printed around each photo and I'm attaching the photos by sewing around each one at the border line and then using a blanket stitch to sew the edge down to the quilt.
I'm now adding the photos, which I have had printed by Spoonflower on poplin cotton. I have 31 photos to sew onto my quilted quilt. When I received the photos, I realized that you could see the quilt pattern through the photos. To fix this issue, I used 2 layers of light weight stabilizer behind each photo.
As I began to add the photos, I realized that the quilt was going to be quite heavy when the photos are all attached. I decided to sew the binding on the quilted quilt before I continued adding the photos.
My niece wants to use wooden clamps to hang this quilt on the wall. It will hang about 30 feet high.
My question is: With a "wall hanging" this heavy, would it be smart to sew on a rod pocket just in case they decide to use a rod. My concern is the height of the wall hanging on the wall and the heaviness of the quilt.
Any input regarding a large, heavy wall hanging from this community will be greatly appreciated.
