What a great idea. The kitties decided my flannel backed tablecloth was a great toy and tore it up. I have lots of flannel sheets and they're bigger than the tablecloth. Thanks for the tip.

Design Wall
 

I have the 36-inch one. It fits perfectly on my brick fireplace seating area. Out of the way and I can move pieces about to view colors. Have a large hexagon draped over it now. For my class, we bought the largest one. Don't use it often, but it's perfect for arranging blocks for a full-sized quilt.

Both are a good investment. Love the 36-inch one. Use it all the time and it fits so nicely into its bag that I can store it on a shelf. When space is at a premium, that's important.

SandyQuilter

I purchased 2 large pieces of foam board 4x6. Cut each piece into 4x3 pieces and taped the front with clear shipping tape so I can fold. Cover the front with flannel. I hang them on my curtain rod with pant hangers or I can lay it across my bed. It's lightweight and very portable. About $30.00. What is nice about it also is that I can adjust the size. I purchase another piece at a yard sale for 1.00 but will cut it down to size. It will adjust to a king by the time I'm done.

I have a Fons and Porter Design wall which is a big piece of fleece on one side and vinyl on the other with squares on it which you can see from the fleece side. I love it since I can hang it when I need to use it and take it down, fold it up and put it away when I'm not. With a 50% coupon at JoAnn's it was really cheap and is exactly what I need.

I agree ...I made one with a cardboard fold out and quilt batting. I placed a few metal shower rings through the top and hung it with a dowel rod. Works like a charm for about $5.00 ...

I made a design "wall" with cardboard bolt centers I got for free at a quilt store. You need six that are alike, which can be hard to do. Maybe some nice quilt store lady would save some of the same kind for you.

I laid three of them side by side, and secured that with duct tape. Then I put the other three on top the other way. Taped that and taped the two layers together. I made a "pillowcase" cover for this of flannel, light on one side and dark on the other. (I've never used the dark side. LOL) When I pulled the cover on, I was expecting to sew the opening closed by hand, but I was in a hurry, so I pulled the edges together and pushed macrame pins into the ends of the cardboard through the flannel. That was about six years ago and the macrame pins are still there, still holding the cover closed. Works fine.

At one time, I took the cover off to wash and put a layer of thin batting on the cardboard before the cover went back on. That could be glued on. That makes it easier to put a pin into something if needed.

I use this thing a lot, even if it is only about 22 inches square. It goes with me when I need to give a demo, and it sits on my sewing table at a small slant to audition blocks, or just to display something I've made, like a practice block I'm thinking of making more of.....someday? ? ?

I purchased a flannel backed vinyl tablecloth and placed it on the wall. I put grommets in the corners to hang it so it can be taken down and folded up when going someplace and you need to take it with you. Works great and it is very inexpensive.

I have a Vanishing Design Wall that hangs over my closet doors. My sewing room is plum full. It's encased by a 5" wooden stained box. I just tug on the edge of the flannel design wall and down it comes. I leave my blocks on the design wall at all times, even when I roll it up. When I'm done with it, I tug on the bottom of it and it rolls back up into the wooden box. I love it. It's my favorite item I've boughten. You can see it here: www.vanishingdesignwall.com

I have a different stand that I purchased and wish that I hadn't as it is terrible to work with, My friend bought a fannel backed tablecloth and hung it on her door frames and that works a lot better.

I did the foam board from Home Depot and fleece over a full wall in my quilt/guest room. Cheap and works quite well.

I have a similar one except that it hangs on the wall and unrolls like the old style roller blinds. It is not big enough for a queen (barely for a double). I have it over a door and pull it down to use, conveniently out of the way when not
in use. It is coated so blocks stick to it. It was a gift from DD and think pricey. Think you could do the same with
a large roller blind if you could manage to attach thin enough flannel to let it roll back up.

Nice idea and I'm sure it's priced right to cover cost from build to see but it is pricey for sure. Size is limited and it takes up a lot of space accommodating the spread of the legs. Not for me but thanks for sharing as it could certainly be just the thing for someone else.

I like those and want one but i made one out of pvc pipe. I put it up as needed and it will hold a queen quilt with no problems.

I like the vanishing design wall , I have the roller blind, know to get dh to make the shelve box to hang it hide it .DottieBug

I use a flannel blanket pinned to the wall, and it is bed sized.
cost............. $0

i have the tablecloth on the wall type. if i need it bigger there is a larger tablecloth, or i can sew 2 together. it went up "temporarily" and it hasn't come down since. i like it. it's in the family room , so when i get a design set i turn and ask dh how he likes it. easy for him he doesn't have to get up and walk 5 steps to my sewing area to see it. lol, cheap but never tacky!

I have Cheryl's 72 x 72 design wall. I have really used it a lot, however, I have to use pins and it seems somewhat unstable. It takes up room. The back and bottom of the unit spreads out rather tripod style for support. The vanishing design wall is very appealing to me. I might have to check into that one. The cost is not always what I look at. I think on the lines of will it work for me and does it do the job it was made for. I love having a design wall to arrange the workings of a quilt. It saves me time and money. (reduces errors and stress).

quilt- in -aday has a tutoral on how to build your own design wall that her son,s make for her ,maybe you can get an idea from there

Don't know about this one, but I have Cheryl Ann's design wall...the big one. I LOVE IT! it is 72 x 72, plenty big and it folds up into a carrying bag.

Never seen them before but they sure look nice...

My DH bought 4 pieces of PVC pipe (about 3/4") & 4 elbows & I bought some cheap flannel quilt backing at walmart & made sleeves on all 4 sides & I have about a 6' square design wall for about $20. light weight, easy to move & big enough for what I need. I just lean it against the wall where ever I want to use it.

For a design wall when I go to classes or working other places, I have a large flat flannel sheet and use the painter's tape. I use alot of tape but will try the pin idea next time. Why didn't I think of that.

Looking at the one you saw my question is how stiff is the surface? Do you have to support the back when you put up your fabric or block? Otherwise a good idea if you have the money for it.

I just use the back side of a plastic flannel backed tablecloth. Works fine and is cheap, cheap, cheap.

this is the one my mother just got for in the trailer to take with her travelling. it looks like a nice one.