She wants to hang it! Now what should I do?

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04-05-2011, 10:21 AM

#61

rob529

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Originally Posted by the casual quilter

If I have a quilt that is in a temporary location, I hang it with used top stitch machine needles or long arm needles. I push the needles through the upper corners of the quilt and then lightly tap the needles into the wall. I sometimes anchor the lower corners as well. The quilt is not damaged in any way and when the quilt is taken down the wall is not damaged. If you have a long arm quilter that you go to, they will probably be glad to give you some used ones. This is if the walls are made of sheetrock. I wouldn't try this if you wall are plaster.

This would really scare me in a child's room.

04-05-2011, 11:25 AM

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trolleystation

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A hand sewn sleeve on the back made of the same backing material would be unnoticeable if she would deicde to use it as a quilt.

04-05-2011, 02:15 PM

#63

My time

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Make a sleeve, this quilt is beautiful and deserves to be hung right.

04-05-2011, 07:10 PM

#64

Shirlrh

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Love it!!! The colors are my favorite.

04-05-2011, 08:44 PM

#65

newbiequilter

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Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter

I made my grand-neice a scrap-purple quilt that her mom has now decided to hang as THE nursery wallhanging. (I'm very flattered). She's sending the quilt back for me to make a sleeve - or tabs - but now I'm thinking it should be something less permanent. What should I do?

I got my rod and clips at Bed Bath and Beyond....I don't know if you have that in your area, but it is available online. Beautiful quilt.

04-05-2011, 10:41 PM

#66

glenda5253

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Beautiful quilt! I can see why she wants to use it for a wall hanging.

04-05-2011, 10:46 PM

#67

cheryl rearick

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Would the round kitchen plastic rings works someway...? You can sew on and take off run a wooden dowel through wrap picture wire at both ends and hang??? lol

04-06-2011, 05:22 AM

#68

mjsylvstr

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what about the rings with little clips that clasp right onto the top of the quilt.

The rings slid right onto a pole and there it is, hanging beautifully for all to admire.

04-06-2011, 08:08 AM

#69

CompulsiveQuilter

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I found out later that a rod is not practical because it would make the closet door not open all the way. I think I'm going with a sleeve, not going all the way to the edge and with a space in between for a 3rd nail, to be hung "suspended" behind the quilt with the smallest dowel possible. It's also a wood wall and they want as few holes as possible. I hate the shipping both ways, but it should be done right. Thanks for all the advise and compliments.