How To Hang A Quilt On The Wall Without A Sleeve

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How to hang a quilt on the wall without a sleeve.

The wood quilt wall hanger attaches to the wall and is a permanent fixture and will allow you to change out your quilts using the sleeve hanger on the back of the quilt and a dowel rod. Laura from sew very easy has an easier way. I have seen quilts totally ruined because they were hung from separate clamps clips rings etc along the top edge. They can easily wind up with scalloped tops from the stress of uneven pull from hanging the larger the quilt the faster it happens.

But if you don t want a sleeve on the quilt use a full bar clamp in order to evenly distribute the weight of the quilt so it doesn t stretch. Row quilt designed by lori holt from quilty fun. Her simple method is quick easy and even provides scraps in case the quilt ever needs to be repaired. Sew strips together to create one long strip.

Iron the creases flat and pin in place. Sew as close to the edge of the folded fabric as possible. Trim the long strip down to 8 x 54. Here is a set of traditional wood hanging clips.

An easy way to do this is to simply stitch a tube shaped sleeve across the entire back of the quilt and then run a dowel through it. These clips fasten onto the edge of the quilt and get mounted on a nail in the wall. Use quilt hanging clips. They are available in styles that match just about any decor.

There are many ways to hang a large quilt however most involve hand sewing a sleeve on the back. There are lots and lots of other quilt clip hangers for the wall. Slip the dowel over cleats attached to the wall and you have a safe nearly invisible wall hanger that makes your textile the star of the show. Quilt found on petra prins.