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    Old 01-04-2011, 08:36 AM
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    Hi, I'm a lurker here! I hang my wallhangings, big or small with 1/4 inch steel rods in top & bottom and they hang beautifully. I go to a local machine shop & clean the rods really good & insert them in small pockets on top & bottom.
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    Old 01-04-2011, 12:54 PM
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    Originally Posted by mimisharon
    Great tip! If it's not to heavy straight pins should hold it well and not leave big holes.
    I save my used needles too.
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    Old 01-04-2011, 01:20 PM
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    I'm too lazy to fuss with hangers. I use the poster putty and it holds a good size wall hanging. It's not toxic and won't hurt fabric or walls. I put a dab on each corner and top and bottom middle, press to wall and it works great.
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    Old 01-04-2011, 02:03 PM
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    I cut the eye off a needle and use the shank to hang quilts and even framed pictures. You'd be surprised at how much weight that needle will hold and practically no hole left in the wall.
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    Old 01-04-2011, 02:06 PM
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    I cut the eye off a needle and use the shank to hang quilts and even framed pictures. You'd be surprised at how much weight that needle will hold and practically no hole left in the wall.
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    Old 01-04-2011, 02:06 PM
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    You guys just go on and on with great ideas. Thanks for always sharing.
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    Old 01-04-2011, 04:55 PM
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    wow-a great idea! thanks
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    Old 01-04-2011, 06:00 PM
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    I will not throw another machine needle away. Thanks for the tips.
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    Old 01-04-2011, 06:40 PM
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    Thank you for sharing
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    Old 01-04-2011, 06:48 PM
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    I also use my dull sewing machine needles (not broken?) to hang calenders.
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