MarthaT

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?

ManiacQuilter2

Sorry, I have never thought of doing this.

PaperPrincess

How about adding a couple drapery weights to the back? I have also just sewn on fender washers.

QuiltnNan

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

EasyPeezy

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.

cjsews

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

bjchad

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.

quiltingshorttimer

Google Jean Wells--she does improv quilting on minis and "frames" them so that they wrap around the frame--very cool looking.

MarthaT

Thanks everyone! I'll see what I can come up with.

nycquilter

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.