Design Wall
 

Would any of you share an idea, or picture for a Design Wall or flannel board that you have in your sewing area? I have heard that they may not all be made of flannel, but also can be made from quilt batting. How do either of these work for you? Thank you!

I tried quilt batting and the fabric blocks just didn't stick to it well enough. Then I used a piece of felt and hung it from a curtain rod in my sewing room. That works like a charm, as the fabric pieces stay in place. Then I placed a second curtain rod at the bottom, and essentially stretched the felt between the top and bottom rods. That keeps it flat and hanging straight. It was relatively cheap to do, and it works very well.

here's a post from earlier today http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...p-t240291.html

May husband put up plyboard that I covered in flannel it is really large works well.

MacThayer, just have to comment on what beautiful furbabies you're holding there. They look sweet as can be!

I have used the same flannel backed table cloth for years. Works great. Just hung it on the wall.

I bought 2 thick pink foam boards from Home Depot. They are each 4' x 8'. I can't remember what they are really intended for. We attached them to a wall making my design wall 8' x 8' and covered it with a gridded flannel that I ordered from Keepsakes years ago. I like it because I can stick pins through the foam board when needed although it's not necessary for blocks.

My experience was exactly the opposite - I tried flannel-backed tablecloths, a flannel sheet, and finally quilt batting, and the batting is what works the best for me. I also think the type and brand are very important - I used some leftover Warm & Natural, which seems to be very Velcro-like and sticky. Not even a big thumpy dog tail whacking the wall will knock those blocks off. :D

There is a great tutorial: How to make a design wall fast, easy, and inexpensively.

Have a look under tutorials and see what you think. I'm redoing my sewing space and I do believe that's what's going to be included. Not only is it a design wall, but also a decorative feature.

Personally, I use the back of a table cloth from the dollar store, and that's great for going to retreats, but I'm looking forward to something a little more classy in my sewing room.

Thank you to all of you!!! What a great Board! When we need advice or help, we get answers! Have a great day!!!