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MommaDorian 06-03-2011 06:54 PM

For my next project, I'd like to try my hand at a wall hanging. What would be a good project to start with? I don't want to do a simple quilt pattern, do I?

jemma 06-03-2011 10:10 PM

applique--anything from flowers trees animals symbols---what suits your decor/interests---lots of patterns to buy/make up yor own----make it yours

Yarn or Fabric 06-04-2011 03:01 AM

That's really a broad question there - not knowing what you would like to actually hang it is hard to suggest something.

I'd suggest picking out some blocks that appeal to you and make a few blocks and border them out and bam you have a wall hanging. Since it is a smaller project than a quilt you can really push yourself and pick out some intricate ones.

I have a list of free tutorials/patterns for wall hanging links on my personal site. Maybe one will help you narrow it down?

http://yarn-or-fabric.weebly.com/qui...-hangings.html

Don't forget about the holidays... the fall always gets backed up and you might not have time to make anything seasonal ;)

MommaDorian 06-04-2011 05:45 AM

Thanks for the link, Deb. I can't wait to go through the list. Since I don't know where I want to start, your list will be very helpful.

Yarn or Fabric 06-04-2011 12:18 PM

I'm happy to help :)
I love finding links for stuff.
Also check the moda bakeshop. There are some fun ones there as well :)

Jennifer22206 06-04-2011 12:48 PM

You can do anything you want for a wall hanging. It can be a quilt pattern with less blocks, or applique, or anything.

Scissor Queen 06-04-2011 02:52 PM

Clotilde has several really nice wall hanging patterns to choose from.

TonnieLoree 06-04-2011 03:18 PM

When I attempt a wall hanging I approach the most tedious pattern I have ever seen. A wall hanging, no problem. A full sized quilt, probably not.

MommaDorian 06-04-2011 03:26 PM


Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
When I attempt a wall hanging I approach the most tedious pattern I have ever seen. A wall hanging, no problem. A full sized quilt, probably not.

This is a good point. I've been wanting to do a paper piecing project, but I'm afraid of the big task in doing a full sized quilt. Maybe I'll do a wall hanging instead.

samifel 06-04-2011 04:13 PM

A carpenter's wheel works well. Make the squares 4 or 5 inches and it makes a nice hanging


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