How To Make A Quilt Hanger. To keep your quilt in great condition, refrain from smoking around it and keep it out of direct sunlight. Follow these easy guidelines to preparing a hanging sleeve for display or show.
They are good to use if your quilt doesn't have a hanging sleeve. The wood quilt wall hanger attaches to the wall and is a permanent fixture and will allow you to change out your quilts using the sleeve hanger on the back of the quilt and a dowel rod. Generally, the sleeve will be added in a permanent manner and sewn into the top binding of the quilt backing but you can also make the sleeve hanger a temporary.
These ten hanging methods will ensure that your quilt survives for generations to come.
To hang the quilt on the wall, we need to devise a method of hooking the hanger onto screws that are drilled into the wall.
Hanging sleeves are also used to mount quilts at shows and competitions. This will allow the head of the wood screw to "sink" into the wood allowing for a smooth surface on the back. Drill dowel holes & screw placement Quilts are made to be enjoyed, but if you don't want to subject them to wear and tear and frequent laundering as bedding, hang them from the wall so they can be admired safely.