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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
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 Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 07:34:09 AM
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I made a lovely barter and received a vintage quilt that I want to hang on the wall over my staircase. What's the best method for hanging a quilt so as not to stress the fabric? It's a full/queen size with no batting, from the 1960s I would guess.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 10:50:43 AM
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Use those fancy straight curtain rods that have the simple brackets that attach to the wall,( make sure to mount to studs in the wall ) that have the finials on the ends that is the same width of your quilt, put that foam pipe wrap insulation on the rod, that will make a soft round rod , so not to damage the quilt
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 12:11:30 PM
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Teresa, do I pin it to the pipe insulation? How does it stay on? Thanks!!
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 2:10:20 PM
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You drape over, and either pin it to its self, or drape enough where it does not need to be pinned at all.
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coffeemom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
Carlinville
IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 2:21:44 PM
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| I would also suggest leaving it hang for only a few months and then take it down for a while to let it "rest." I find the biggest mistake people make is leaving older quilts hang or remain folded one way too long. Even if your quilts are folded in storage, they should be taken out and refolded occasionally to also help with thread stress. Melody |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 14 2009 : 07:43:42 AM
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Thanks! I'll give it a try and post a picture.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher |
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Hanging a vintage quilt?
