best way to make hanging sleeves after quilt is finished.
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For LARGE quilts to be hung at a quilt show, I read that it is recommended to use a split sleeve, so that the hook can be inserted over the hanging rod. Is it best to make the two side pieces of the sleeve about 6 inches long, and the whole center piece be in the middle-about an inch from the end pieces? I can't find a picture of one made that way. Any advice is welcome....
( It also said that it is recommended now to NOT sew the hanging sleeve on before adding the binding, which is so much easier... Now, I have to HAND sew both edges!!)Also, what do they do with the bottom of the quilt if it is 103 inches long and the hanging rod is not that high???
( It also said that it is recommended now to NOT sew the hanging sleeve on before adding the binding, which is so much easier... Now, I have to HAND sew both edges!!)Also, what do they do with the bottom of the quilt if it is 103 inches long and the hanging rod is not that high???
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Originally Posted by daesy3
For LARGE quilts to be hung at a quilt show, I read that it is recommended to use a split sleeve, so that the hook can be inserted over the hanging rod. Is it best to make the two side pieces of the sleeve about 6 inches long, and the whole center piece be in the middle-about an inch from the end pieces? I can't find a picture of one made that way. Any advice is welcome....
( It also said that it is recommended now to NOT sew the hanging sleeve on before adding the binding, which is so much easier... Now, I have to HAND sew both edges!!)Also, what do they do with the bottom of the quilt if it is 103 inches long and the hanging rod is not that high???
( It also said that it is recommended now to NOT sew the hanging sleeve on before adding the binding, which is so much easier... Now, I have to HAND sew both edges!!)Also, what do they do with the bottom of the quilt if it is 103 inches long and the hanging rod is not that high???
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Each show has its own rules and specifics, so you are best to ask those in charge.
When I entered into two Fairs last year, and read the instructions, I was at a loss as to what to do ... and a simple phone call, helped to calm me fears. It turned out that so long as the size of the sleeve was met, most people simply pinned the sleeve in place with safety pins.
It was exciting ... as it was the first time I'd shown ... and the first time I'd seen my quilts hung!!!
When I entered into two Fairs last year, and read the instructions, I was at a loss as to what to do ... and a simple phone call, helped to calm me fears. It turned out that so long as the size of the sleeve was met, most people simply pinned the sleeve in place with safety pins.
It was exciting ... as it was the first time I'd shown ... and the first time I'd seen my quilts hung!!!
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