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    Old 02-07-2016, 10:04 AM
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    Great ideas..
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    Old 02-08-2016, 04:18 AM
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    I find an art canvas works well covered with flannel...can get in many sizes. I have two 20" x 16" and I can carry them around or you can put a pin or nail in the wall and hang it. When working on small piece complicated blocks, I just set it next to my sewing machine on a small table and can pick up each piece sew and then put back.
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    Old 02-08-2016, 05:45 AM
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    Originally Posted by dotcomdtcm
    I need your ideas. I've been using a flannel on a curtain rod but I don't have any good place to hang it.
    I'd like something I can lean against a cabinet. TY!!
    I hang a flannel sheet on one wall of my sewing room with push pins. Also you can use the back of a cheap flannel backed table cloth. Either one could be taken down and stored easily. Mine stay up all the time - could not put a quilt together without it! Sure don't need to spend a lot of money to get this done.
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    Old 02-08-2016, 06:19 AM
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    I have a lack of wall space. Thanks for all the good ideas!
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    Old 02-08-2016, 06:39 AM
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    My design wall is portable. I have a vinyl tablecloth with a flannel back. What I really love about it is the grid on the vinyl is 1" blocks. I attached Skirt hanger with swivel hooks. I can hang it on my curtain in my sewing room. I also have an old Wright's pattern cutting board with 1" grids I can use push pins and can attach the flannel and prop it up on my workbench. I can fold it all up and tuck it between cabinets or behind my 401.
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    Old 02-08-2016, 07:07 AM
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    How about foam board? It comes in 4'x8' sheets found at Home Depot.
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    Old 02-08-2016, 07:20 AM
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    How portable do you want it. I purchased a sketch board from Hobby Lobby and attached a folded piece of flannel and secured it to the board with small binder clips. It is very portable and large enough for 12 1/2" blocks.
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    Old 02-08-2016, 07:34 AM
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    I think that insulation come is the standard size of 4'x8'. It does come in thinner widths but you wouldn't want it to fold and crack. I use 1" thickness.
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    Old 02-08-2016, 08:20 AM
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    I used 2 foam insulation boards and purchased a cover from Joanns and it works great.
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    Old 02-08-2016, 08:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
    How about two sheets of insulation? You could tape them together with some
    duck tape and fold them when not in use.
    this is what I used to have but it was on the wall. Now that I'm in an apartment, I only have 1 covered with Flannel and it leans against a wall. I miss having 2 though - much more room for design.
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