I e-mailed the company, and NOT heard back. I followed all the instructions and suggestion including: "Wait for it to acclimate"???? to it's new environment, spritz with water to "restore" it's properties, etc. The only thing I haven't been able to try is that it is supposed to stick to porous surfaces better - my sewing room walls are painted with semi-gloss paint, but didn't stick to my flat painted living room wall either.

Oh, dear, I am soooo sorry. I haven't had any of those problems, neither has my quilty friend. Mine has been on the wall about three years now (painted in matt finish emulsion), and is still nice and tacky. My friend uses hers, then takes it down when not in use, and hasn't had any problems. I hope you hear from the manufactuer soon, there must be a problem with yours.

Better News:

I just called the company and talked to them. They are sending me a new one. Said occasionally one will "dry out" before it is properly processed, and cannot be revived. So---will be anxious to try it again, because it sounds like a great product if it works!!!

(Thanks for your encouragement, Lacelady.)

I can not keep up a permanent wall, but have used a king sized flannel sheet hung from a piece of PVC pipe through the pocket of the turned back edge. The blocks stick great except when the kitties get to playing behind it and knocking it around.

I have heard to make sure you do not use fabric softener when you wash it.

I would recommend an off white or very neutral color what ever you get.

that 's what I use, went to wallyworld, bought a $5 vinyl talbelcloth and used the flannel side, worked so well, I went back got another, got a double design wall. Love it!I am surprised I haven't worn it out yet! Works great!

that's what i ended up using. flannel sheets. my basement wall is 9' tall and 12' wide. dh planned it that way. i covered the whole thing with sheets.
washed and dried but not softened. attached to a homasote (sp?) wall. this me doing the happy dance. finally. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-dance018.gif

this has been a very interesting thread. I have a 4' x 8' board with a piece of flannel, but end up using pins also.
I think it depends on the flannel. Think mine is not fuzzy enough. Board has become something to drape things over.
Will try some of these ideas. :D

i think the flannels has to be very flat against something. when i had it hanging looser, it didn't work as well. now i can kind of smack it against the wall and it doesn't go anywhere.

Block Butler update:

The "new' block butler ( 6ft x 6 ft) came in the mail yesterday. DH helped me put it up on my sewing room wall. I fearfully peeked in this morning -- it is still on the wall and the blocks are sticking to it. I must have gotten a faulty one (I'm thinking maybe one that had been in the store for a long time) the first time.

THis one works great so far, and if it continues, I will love it!! :) :) :) :)

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I bought a 110 in wide piece of Warm and Natural quilt bat. I attached it to my wall using a long curtain rod, it hangs from ceiling to floor and really works great. The pieces cling right to the bat and rarely fall off unless there is a strong breeze coming thru the window.