quiltlady1941

I made a wall hanging for our church,and now have to decided if i want to add a sleeve or the triangles to hang it.

The wall hanging is 50 x65 would it be better to use a sleeve then the triangles on the corners. Which would hold the wall hang better and straight? If you use a sleeve would two sleeves be better with a split in the center or one long one as this wall hanging is pretty big.

Also has anyone put a sleeve on the bottom so you could add a weighted rod so that it would hold the wall hanging straight down?


This is my first wall hanging and want to get it right, Thanks

Tartan

If it is big then a sleeve is probably better but it depends on how you are going to hang it. Ideally the rod could rest on a support on both ends. A rod can be added to the bottom if needed for it to hang straight.

PaperPrincess

I vote for a sleeve with a split in the center. The weight at the bottom is also a good idea. It will help it hang straight.

tesspug

Depending on style perhaps a long pocket on the top and bottom. Put rods in both that stick out the side, Then you can add decorative ends. The top rod could have a decorative cord with tassels on the end for hanging. [ATTACH=CONFIG]586800[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]586801[/ATTACH]

jillmc

I add my sleeve in 3 pieces-larger piece centered, then leave a space of a few inches on each side and add a smaller piece close to the ends. That enables me to use nails in the wall, or command hooks, to support a long rod and not show. Hooe that makes sense!

Eisy

I have made several large wall hangings for my church. I do 2 sleeves with a space in the middle and the nail goes in this space. You could do another sleeve on the bottom for weight. But I usually use mounting putty on other spots to help hold the hanging tight against the wall so that it doesn't 'bag' out.

soccertxi

[ATTACH=CONFIG]586853[/ATTACH]I hung this one with triangles and a small hanging sleeve in the middle and a dowel. The corners were sagging so I hand stitched a small piece of velcro on those corners and attached them to a piece of Command strip velcro. Voila! no sagging and I can move it if I need to. Hope this helps.