Displaying Quilts With Pride And Joy
Often people with a passion for collecting quilts end up with closets and drawers full of these beautiful pieces.
Because they are unsure of the proper procedure for hanging or they aren't quite sure of interesting ways of displaying them, these works of art never see the light of day.
If you are lucky enough to have one of these beautiful pieces of art that you would love to display, here is the correct way of hanging them:
Cut a piece of fabric 4 1/2" wide and 2 inches shorter than the width . Fold right sides together and sew a tube using a 1/2" seam. Turn right side out and press.
Hand sew to the back of your quilt at the top. You now have a sleeve to put a rod through. I have found that making the tube provides a more stable sleeve than by merely just turning under a 1/2" seam on a single piece of fabric.
Now you are ready to hang your art anywhere.
You can purchase decorative drapery rods to hang them from. This way you can change the view often and display more of them. If you plan on hanging one permanently, you can put a wooden 1x2 board through the sleeve. If you are going to use this method,you may want to cut your sleeve 5" before making the tube to allow a little play for the board. You can then nail or screw the board to the wall in a permanent position.
When you choose a spot for hanging them, be sure to keep it out of direct sunlight.Because this is made of fabric, the sun will fade it and also deteriorate the fabric.
When it comes to displaying them, there are many interesting ways to do this.
Here are a few tips you can use for displaying :
**Purchase an old cupboard or armoire and display them on the shelves.If you choose this method,be sure to fold the them with acid-free paper in the folds.Re-fold them occasionally to keep the folds from setting in. **Drape them over a rocking chair and put some old rag dolls in the chair along with them. ** Fill an old trunk or suitcase with them. Arrange them in a pleasing manner, having them spill out of the trunk. ** If they are not too valuable, use them as tablecloths on end tables. Cover them with a glass top to protect them . **If they are damaged and are not valuable,you can cut them, save the salvageable pieces,and frame them or create a collage of quilt pieces. **If you have mini ones or salvaged pieces, place a doll in an antique cradle and use it as a cover.
Once you find ways of hanging them and try other various ways of displaying them, you and others will be able to enjoy them for along time to come. Don't hide your collections in a bureau draw or closet. Bring out these wonderful works of art and enjoy them every day. Savor The Memories!!!
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