Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Mounting mini quilt on stretcher frame? >
  • Mounting mini quilt on stretcher frame?

  • Mounting mini quilt on stretcher frame?

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 02-04-2016, 01:23 PM
      #1  
    Senior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    MarthaT's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2010
    Location: South Alabama
    Posts: 711
    Default Mounting mini quilt on stretcher frame?

    I have two mini quilts that would make nice wall hangings, but I don't care for the way mini quilts look when finished the traditional way with binding, etc. and then hung on the wall. They seem so flat and often curl up a bit and don't hang right. I like the idea of stretching them on a pre-stretched painter's canvas or a stretcher frame, so they won't be just flat on the wall, and are nicely stretched. Any advice or how to do this? (Or not do this, as the case may be.) Any other suggestions other than stretcher frames for hanging mini quilts? My quilts are quite traditional including hand quilted. Should I use something thinner, like felt and no backing, for quilting, so there is not so much bulk?
    MarthaT is offline  
    Old 02-04-2016, 01:31 PM
      #2  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Jun 2011
    Location: Southern California
    Posts: 19,127
    Default

    Sorry, I have never thought of doing this.
    ManiacQuilter2 is offline  
    Old 02-04-2016, 02:06 PM
      #3  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Dec 2010
    Location: Michigan
    Posts: 11,276
    Default

    How about adding a couple drapery weights to the back? I have also just sewn on fender washers.
    PaperPrincess is offline  
    Old 02-04-2016, 02:48 PM
      #4  
    Power Poster
     
    QuiltnNan's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: western NY formerly MN, FL, NC, SC
    Posts: 51,430
    Default

    how about putting triangles on each corner of the back. then cut the proper length dowel for each side...sliding them taut into the corners. this will keep it stretched out
    QuiltnNan is offline  
    Old 02-04-2016, 02:49 PM
      #5  
    Super Member
     
    EasyPeezy's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2010
    Location: Canada
    Posts: 3,463
    Default

    I've mounted a top (i.e. no quilting) on a frame. I added a frame on all sides
    but not all the way so I could sew it on the frame so there's no big gap in the
    corners. I believe I also put a layer of batting underneath. So if you mount
    a quilted one it would be about the same. Just remember that you will need
    some overlap for the frame and you probably don't want that part quilted
    because of the bulk. I would add a frame (without corners) instead of a
    binding. Then use a staple gun all around the back. The staples won't touch
    your quilt...just the frame. Hope this makes sense.

    Last edited by EasyPeezy; 02-04-2016 at 02:54 PM.
    EasyPeezy is offline  
    Old 02-04-2016, 03:08 PM
      #6  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Nov 2011
    Location: Tn
    Posts: 9,071
    Default

    All I remember from framing cross stitch is to start with the center on opposite sides. Pulling tight. Do this on all 4 sides and work towards the corners
    cjsews is offline  
    Old 02-04-2016, 03:42 PM
      #7  
    Super Member
     
    bjchad's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Nov 2010
    Location: Southern New Jersey USA
    Posts: 1,473
    Default

    One of the ways to mount needlework is to lace it over your frame. As cjsews says, start in the middle of opposite sides and lace out to the edges, then do the other direction. This leaves no chance that your piece touches any metal that could rust on it. Use something about the weight of number 8 pearl cotton in white or neutral. This means you need a fair amount of extra fabric around the edges of the actual design so that your stitches have enough "grab" not to pull out.
    bjchad is offline  
    Old 02-04-2016, 09:01 PM
      #8  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Aug 2011
    Location: kansas
    Posts: 6,407
    Default

    Google Jean Wells--she does improv quilting on minis and "frames" them so that they wrap around the frame--very cool looking.
    quiltingshorttimer is offline  
    Old 02-05-2016, 06:31 AM
      #9  
    Senior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    MarthaT's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2010
    Location: South Alabama
    Posts: 711
    Default

    Thanks everyone! I'll see what I can come up with.
    MarthaT is offline  
    Old 02-06-2016, 06:09 PM
      #10  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Dec 2010
    Location: New York City/Manhattan
    Posts: 1,316
    Default

    You could also have it framed in a shadowbox to hang on the wall. Not sure if shadowbox is right term...but a framer will know if you bring it in. I've had really good results using Michael's framers, just in case.
    nycquilter is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    Grandma58
    Pictures
    78
    11-04-2011 07:00 PM
    CQMadhatter
    Main
    2
    05-02-2011 03:35 PM
    nursie76
    Main
    10
    09-07-2010 10:17 AM
    Joe
    Main
    6
    07-31-2010 02:46 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter