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02-01-2016, 03:47 PM

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ManiacQuilter2

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Originally Posted by Kitsie

Keep him happy! If he can make wonderful things like that... Really, what a great idea!

I agree. Keep him VERY happy. What a beautifully designed quilt rack.

02-01-2016, 03:48 PM

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Cybrarian

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He did a beautiful job! As did you on those gorgeous quilts!

02-01-2016, 04:36 PM

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Karen Mc

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Beautiful! Your husband has done something wonderful for you!

02-01-2016, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by twinkiedog

I have showed this to my husband. He is asking if the post is anchored to the ceiling. Or is there a stand on the bottom. I love it and hoping he can make me one. Aren't we lucky to have handy guys. Thank YOu

The post is anchored to the ceiling. It is part of the house.

02-01-2016, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Jan

Forgot to ask... WHERE did he find those awesome hinges? I have been unable to find them anywhere!

He built them from wood.

02-01-2016, 08:25 PM

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liking quilting

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He did a great job!

02-01-2016, 08:47 PM

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Bluebonnets

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Oh wow! Really love it! Gonna show it to hubs 😀

02-02-2016, 06:22 AM

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Krystyna

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That is just marvelous! You are one lucky lady.

02-02-2016, 06:27 AM

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Melanie Rudy

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Great idea.

02-02-2016, 02:45 PM

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Here's how he made the hinges. He cut a wood slat for the backs then used 1x2 inch poplar for the top and bottom of the hinge and for the arm that holds the quilt. He drilled holes down through everything and put a long bolt in with a rounded nut. He added some washers to make it sturdy.
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