Photography Stand for Quilts
10-12-2019, 01:42 PM
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Photography Stand for Quilts
I'm thinking about buying a telescopic stand to take photographs of my quilts outside. I don't have a good wall in my house that shows my quilts well.
I know nothing about these stands and how much I should spend on one. Does anyone have any recommendations?
I know nothing about these stands and how much I should spend on one. Does anyone have any recommendations?
10-12-2019, 02:52 PM
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I can't answer re recommendations as I'm unfamiliar with that type of stand, but I do pose a question ---
Are they sturdy enough to hold the weight of a quilt?
Just something to consider if you haven't already done so....
Are they sturdy enough to hold the weight of a quilt?
Just something to consider if you haven't already done so....
10-12-2019, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mjkgquilt
I wait for a day without moisture on the grass. Lay the fished quilt on the grass and take a picture.
10-12-2019, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
I like to put mine over the clothes line, fence or a bench outside for the sunlight when I can. Inside is a bit tricky
10-12-2019, 04:40 PM
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I'm sorry I don't belong to the guild any more, but we had one that was used regularly for photo taking. I wonder if you could contact a company that rents the quilt hanging frames at a quilt show, they might have a good suggestion.
10-12-2019, 04:51 PM
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I have one I bought on Amazon. It will telescope out and up to hold a king size quilt. We use them at guild and have several different brands. All are a pain to set up and take down even the new ones. Before you buy read the reviews. Amazon has most brands. Some are designed to hold paper backdrops. You want the canvas backdrop stand. I use the large diameter cafe hooks hooks to hold a quilt if it does not have a sleeve. I don't see why so many think it's needless to buy one. I use mine a lot. It makes a great background to display a quilt at many functions.
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10-12-2019, 06:37 PM
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I bought one and like it alot. It's quick and easy to set up and take down. I bought shower curtain loops with pincher clips on them to slide over the rods and hold the quilts by the clips. Mine is "Vu-Pro" and comes in it's own zipper bag. It wasn't cheap, but not exorbitantly out of reach, either, somewhere between $100-300, if my memory serves me right.
10-12-2019, 06:50 PM
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our guild has a portable stand--many quilt designers and guild program presenters have the same kind. It's basically a stand with 2 legs(adjustable) with a rod at top. You need a hanging sleeve on the quilts. It comes in hard sided carry case. Not sure of exact price but I seem to remember someone saying over $200.
I do see why one comes if Very handy for picture taking.
I do see why one comes if Very handy for picture taking.
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