Displaying Quilt in picture frame
#4
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Join Date: Sep 2022
Posts: 46
I have framed several large quilts, fully finished. It does take away from the dimensionality, but thought they would last longer and be protected by the glass. Make sure the glass does not touch the fabric. It could lead to moisture problems and maybe a transfer of color. I had them professionally done and was pleased.
#5
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 1,386
A dear friend made a lovely fabric collage quilt while visiting a few years ago. It finished approximately 24" x 24" and she decided to have it professionally framed when she got home. Layers of fabric, Steam a Seam, quilted with cotton batting and finished with binding - in the frame it's missing that organic, 3D feel but it sure looks pristine clean, crisp and even a little special behind the glass. The professional who did this for her mounted it like a shadow box I guess to keep distance between the fabric and glass as salsews mentioned above. And I know she paid a pretty penny for the professional framing but she's very happy that it's protected.
#7
I was going to mount a quilt in a frame and was advised if I did, to make sure the quilt has room to “breathe”, preferably with air holes, because it would be susceptible to mold problems if there was no room for air to circulate. I didn’t end up framing it. Hopefully nobody has this problem with theirs.
#8
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: North Idaho
Posts: 1,703
I did a small applique wall hanging type of thing early in my quilting life, before I really knew what quilting was. I took just the top (no batting, no backing) and put it in a matted frame. worked out fine. i'm sure there is a better way, but it was okay for me.