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Old 02-05-2014, 12:33 PM
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Thanks for a great idea.
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Old 02-05-2014, 12:50 PM
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The freezer paper is a super idea. Thanks.
As always, you get the best tips on this website.

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Old 02-05-2014, 01:03 PM
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Thx for the freezer paper trick! I used a table cloth, too, but it had to be removable as I sew in a corner of our walkout basement family room. So, I used some curtain rings and 3M hooks.
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Old 02-05-2014, 01:24 PM
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Great idea. I have so many threads on my quilting wall the sticky roller things don't work very well. Ihave used masking tape wrapped around my hand and someone suggested using batting. Haven't tried that yet. Thanks.
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Old 02-05-2014, 01:32 PM
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love the freezer paper idea! thanks!
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Old 02-05-2014, 03:04 PM
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My design wall is a queen size mattress in my sewing room propped up against the wall. I keep a mattress pad on it and can pin all I want. I occasionally vacuum threads after a project, and have just put the pad in the wash. When company comes, I have to take down my oversize ironing board and lower the mattress to the floor. So it serves a dual purpose.
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Old 02-05-2014, 04:01 PM
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I created one from insulation foam I bought at Home Depot - it was around 20 bucks. Thermasheath-3 R-6 1 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. Polyiso Rigid Foam Insulation Board. We used spray on glue and covered it with batting. I put two together to make King size quilts but the cost for one is less than 50 bucks and it attached to the wall. I love the wax paper trick though, I am going to try it on mine!
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Old 02-05-2014, 05:32 PM
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Great idea...great tips....thanks!!!!
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Old 02-05-2014, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by tuckyquilter View Post
when the flannel gets a bunch of threads on it.. well I cut a piece of freezer paper and use the shiny side down, place it on the flannel and IRON with a hot iron. Thread come right off and I just move the paper around until it's all clean again. The freezer paper works on most boards.
Sounds pretty slick.
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Old 02-05-2014, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by aborning View Post
Where did you find a large flannel backed tablecloth? I need to do a demo at Quilt Club in a couple weeks and I hve to figure out some kind of design wall to display the pieces. This idea should work--if I can find a LARGE flannel backed tablecloth.
I bought a vinyl table cloth with the flannel back at the dollar store. Works great!
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