hanging a quilted wall hanging
03-27-2011, 10:10 AM
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I am going to be using Maggiemay's way next time but for now, when I use a hanging sleeve I use the cheapest cafe curtain rod I can find. Thread rod thru sleeve and hang from rod brackets. The sleeve is 2" narrower on each side of the hanging so the rod will not show. Space brackets so they will be hidden by the quilt.
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03-27-2011, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by janeknapp
The magnetic quilt holders use the 3M product to attach to the wall which I doubt will do any damage to the wall.
03-27-2011, 07:58 PM
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I personally don't care if the hanger is invisible or not. I did this small wall hanging with a dowel and finials (from craft store) that I painted and sealed. Completed the project with a length of grosgrain ribbon. Sorry for the blury picture.
04-10-2011, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
You can also make an "invisible" hanger by making the sleeve a bit short, and inserting a simple dowel just a bit short of the width. Hang it on two nails BEHIND the quilt. It sort of floats on the wall.
04-10-2011, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jdavis
Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
You can also make an "invisible" hanger by making the sleeve a bit short, and inserting a simple dowel just a bit short of the width. Hang it on two nails BEHIND the quilt. It sort of floats on the wall.
05-02-2011, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Angelmerritt
Originally Posted by jdavis
Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
You can also make an "invisible" hanger by making the sleeve a bit short, and inserting a simple dowel just a bit short of the width. Hang it on two nails BEHIND the quilt. It sort of floats on the wall.
04-04-2014, 06:32 PM
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Carol, I only made one like this but you can put one side of the dowel in and tip the dowel and lift it up to slide in the other side. This is clear as mud but don't know how to explain.
Originally Posted by Carol's Quilts
Maggiemay,
That's fantastic! But - I don't understand how you inserted the dowell. I can see putting the one end in one of the triangles, but how do you get the other end in the other side. The fabric won't stretch over it. What's the secret?
That's fantastic! But - I don't understand how you inserted the dowell. I can see putting the one end in one of the triangles, but how do you get the other end in the other side. The fabric won't stretch over it. What's the secret?
04-05-2014, 04:49 AM
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I use broken sewing machine needles to hang most quilts. If you threw all of yours out, keep the next dull one, use a pliers to break off the sharp tip, and use the heavier shank. Pound it into the wall to hang your quilt, and when you want to change your decor, no one but a fly will find that little hole in the wall. You can even fill the hole with a little white toothpaste. That's what renters do to light colored walls.
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