I use an old ladder to display some antique quilt I have. When I think of it, I rearrange the quilts and have not noticed any marks from the wood. I really like this way of displaying some of the quilts I have! Good luck!

Does the part of the ladder rail that is the part that leans and touches the wallpaper or painted wall, also have to be covered to keep the wood stain or paint from ruining the wall? I want to be able to sell my home in the future.

Carol,
I think it depends on the ladder. I have not had a problem with this either.
Lori

I like the crib sides idea...I have a wooden crib in the attic:)

The plastic covers for shower curtains??? Haven't seen them for a while either, but they do make hollow tubes for covering exposed electrical wires....basically same thing---and they would prevent the wood from leaching onto fabric.
You might have to go to a lighting store to find these, but I remember that they are not that expensive and that they come in white.
You could check a hardware store if you have the "old fashioned" one that carries everything. These stores are few and far between but a treasure if you can still find one.

In May someone displayed on this site a QUILT WALL DISPLAY RACK that she built...
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater.
You might have to type it in because I am not totally computer savvy.. It does take up a whole wall but would fit behind a couch or anywhere and displays a TON of quilts. I actually have the plans because the builder was kind enough to e-mail them to me.
PM me if you are interested or perhaps the original builder will answer this thread.

Yes, not only have I heard of them, I used to sell them. We had an antique shop for several years. We couldn't keep these ladders in for more than a day or two. They were called "apple ladders" because that is what the pickers used to pick the apples up higher in the trees. The ladies used to tell me they were great for displaying and hanging their quilts. I wish I had one now. They are made single because they just leaned them against the tree. Good luck.

My husband made one for me. I love it. Just limited on how much you can see.

I kept my grandson's wooden playpen with the intention of turning it into a quilt ladder in my new sewing room. I plan on using brackets to attach it to the wall.