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bearisgray 05-25-2017 12:44 PM

Great suggestions!

Thank you.

Onebyone 05-25-2017 03:50 PM

Be careful! I started out with a make do design wall using cardboard and an old plastic tablecloth. That fit perfectly in my little 8x 6 sewing room. I thought what more could I want. LOL I now have two 8 x 4 felt covered insulation foam boards in my converted den with attached bedroom that is now my sewing studio.

lindaschipper 05-26-2017 01:06 PM

I have sliding pocket doors to my sewing room and since there are windows and closets on other walls there is mo real room for a design wall. But a thought popped into my brain about hanging a flannel Roman shade just above the door way on the inside of the room. Maybe I could lower and raise it and it would be out of sight from the rest of the house??

stichinluvr 05-26-2017 01:07 PM

Great idea. Thanks

Onebyone 05-26-2017 02:44 PM


Originally Posted by lindaschipper (Post 7831733)
I have sliding pocket doors to my sewing room and since there are windows and closets on other walls there is mo real room for a design wall. But a thought popped into my brain about hanging a flannel Roman shade just above the door way on the inside of the room. Maybe I could lower and raise it and it would be out of sight from the rest of the house??

Why not put a thin covered board on the pocket door?

Faintly Artistic 05-26-2017 03:43 PM


Originally Posted by Onebyone (Post 7831798)
Why not put a thin covered board on the pocket door?

I agree, some of my initial cheap ideas included hanging a flannel sheet, length of batting, etc. over the curtains in my dining room...nothing stuck. You kind of need the firm surface underneath to press things onto. The cardboard or other firm surface works MUCH better, blocks stick just fine.

kaylfordsollimo 05-29-2017 11:39 AM

Hey, it works. For years I've used a flannel-backed tablecloth tacked over a closet door (for easy removal).

katesnanna 06-06-2017 03:17 PM

I love your idea. Thanks for sharing

tuckyquilter 06-14-2017 09:25 PM

Clever and thrifty. I use cheap flannel backed plastic tablecloths and tape them to the wall with blue painters tape. They work great.

QuiltE 09-14-2017 12:21 PM


Originally Posted by Onebyone (Post 7831798)
Why not put a thin covered board on the pocket door?

Depending on the style of the door, you could put flannelette or fleece right on the surface of the sliding doors. Would need to check that the one at the back would still have room to slide, if it had the covering plus blocks on it.


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