question about hanging quilts
09-07-2011, 05:28 PM
#11
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For a desert colored/themed wall hanging, I'm going to use a rib from a saguaro cactus. DH is going to sand it down and spray polyurethane it. It works really well. I'll probably hang it from brass hooks.
Oh, ETA - instead of a sleeve, I made loops along the top. Personally, I like it, and so does dh and that's all that really matters, right? :D
Oh, ETA - instead of a sleeve, I made loops along the top. Personally, I like it, and so does dh and that's all that really matters, right? :D
09-07-2011, 05:57 PM
#13
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
there are specially made rods, but I went to bed bath & beyond and got curtain rods. They are 1" in diameter, very sturdy. They have several types with matching brackets and finials. They were on sale, and i used a 20% off coupon. The rod just sits in the bracket type I chose, so it's easy to change the quilt when I want.
09-07-2011, 06:10 PM
#14
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I used electrical conduit pipe held up by the appropriate hardware. it can be painted or covered to look really nice if desired.
Then I used those skirt hangers you can buy to go with the plastic tubular hangers. I sewed some sewing tape/braid through them and slipped them on my rod. These skirt hangers are user friendly to quilts and won't harm them when I hang my quilts up.
ali
Then I used those skirt hangers you can buy to go with the plastic tubular hangers. I sewed some sewing tape/braid through them and slipped them on my rod. These skirt hangers are user friendly to quilts and won't harm them when I hang my quilts up.
ali
09-08-2011, 03:04 AM
#15
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I purchased some PCV pipe at Lowe's for under $5, I then sew an extra fold of fabric about 2 1/2" to the back to hold my quilt on the pipe. It's attached to the wall the same way you would attach a curtain rod. The entire process was quick, the job was done, and it looks very professional!
09-08-2011, 05:03 AM
#16
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Originally Posted by Cosy
I found brackets at our local Restore (salvage hardware that benefits Habitat for Humanity), and used 1/2 in PVC pipe. I did this for drapery rods, too.
09-08-2011, 07:15 AM
#19
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Location: Vancouver, BC
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The curtain rods work well. But be careful if the rod is unfinished wood, it can stain a light coloured quilt if it hangs there for a while. Best to coat the rod with a water-based clear shellac or paint it.
Jane
Jane
09-08-2011, 08:57 AM
#20
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Location: Northern Virginia
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We have a large patch of bamboo in the backyard. My DH puts up brackets and we hang my quilts on dry bamboo cut to length. I am in Northern Virginia. Any quilters are welcome to cut some for their own use. Just PM me, please.
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