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05-04-2011, 05:01 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
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.
I cut my piece 8" wide by DOUBLE the finished length needed. (I like my pocket to finish approximately 1" shorter than the wall hanging on each end.
I then sew the length together with a 1/2" seam.
I fold the piece in half (short side) and then sew onto the wall hanging at approximately 1/8".
Then sew the binding on the quilt.
Using double the length creates a "finished" side for the pocket on the inside (where you put a rod through) and the outside. This prevents the rod from getting hung up on the raw edge of the seam.
I hope this helps.
05-04-2011, 06:47 AM
#25
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Originally Posted by Monie
How do you attach and what is used to hang the wall quilts? Thanks in advance, monie
05-04-2011, 08:33 AM
#27
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I've used about the methods already named but I saw a new one at a recent quilt show. They ran a lath strip with large magnets attached and another strip was attached to the wall. She just slapped that puppy up there & presto! It was up there. Haven't had time to come up with plan for it but you could probably google it
05-04-2011, 10:17 AM
#28
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Originally Posted by MrsM
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
Mrs. M.---- Where do you find your clips? That sounds easier for me. I also have a very long rod that I purchased some time ago and never been used. Good way to get it out of the corner. Thanks. Marge L.
05-04-2011, 02:20 PM
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I agree, I never thought of that!!
cool never thought of that. :-D
Originally Posted by cinnya
Originally Posted by debcavan
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.
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