Temporary quilt sleeves
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You could put a hanging sleeve at the top, and it could still be used as a throw or bed quilt without removing the hanging sleeve. Or you could add a hanging sleeve with basting stitches that could be take out when done hanging.
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Depends on why a sleeve is needed. Shows have different rules. Our guild realizes most of the quilts in it's show are to used not for display. Therefore, they want the sleeve attached anyway it will stay put through the show.
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On the wall-hangings approximately 36" square or so, I have sleeves that were sewn into their bindings, through which a rod is placed. To display a larger quilt (e.g., a Christmas log cabin quilt or the current one I have hanging, a King's Crown quilt about 50"x70", there are also sleeves at the top, because displaying them was the primary intention. However, I am wanting to change out the larger one (living room wall behind couch). There is a permanent (for this year) rod here for this purpose. So, I was thinking maybe one could use Velcro or something to attach a sleeve to a quilt. I just wondered if anyone had done something like this, because the quilts I want to rotate in this spot are for use, primarily.
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I would be afraid safety pins might rip the backing or at least put holes in the backing, which I wouldn't want. I guess I am wondering if something like Velcro or Command strips would work? There is a permanent rod for quilts on the wall I am wanting to rotate quilts on. Another thought, do people actually put sleeves on quilts that are really designed to be used and only displayed when they have jut been completed. Your thoughts?
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So do you have any idea how some of the sleeves were attached temporarily? I've considered trying Velcro or maybe Command picture frame strips. There is a permanent rod on the wall behind my couch where I wish to rotate quilts. I have, for example, a fairy large Christmas log cabin quilt, and there is a sleeve because the quilt was made specifically to display during the holidays. Right now, there is a King's Crown quilt hanging, and I did put a sleeve, but after this, I intend it for use. Do people attach sleeves JUST IN CASE they want to display them, and if so, would people think it was odd and not comfortable looking if a sleeve were attached? Any recommendations?
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This is from the Shipp Family website using safety pins. Maybe it will work for you. http://theshippfamily.blogspot.com/2...-easy-way.html
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