How To Make A Quilt A Wall Hanging

Make a hanging sleeve.

How to make a quilt a wall hanging.

Free wall hanging quilt patterns let you add excitement to your walls. Another way to hang a quilt on the wall is to sew a fabric tube called a hanging sleeve to the back of the quilt then thread a dowel or a rod through the sleeve to hang the quilt. While a wide variety of patterns are available a simple wall hanging is a good choice if you are just learning to quilt. Mostly though people hang quilts because they love the look and feel that these personalized pieces of art bring to a room.

You can audition fabrics or block placement and you can get a sense of how your quilt top is taking shape as you position each block in its place. To hang a quilt start by purchasing a hanging rod that s at least as long as your quilt is wide. Quilted wall hangings are an affordable way to add warmth and color to your walls. They re colorful and inspiring and they help muffle acoustics to prevent noise from carrying from room to room.

A design wall is a fabulous tool for quilters as it lets you step back from your work and view your quilt on a single plane. Alternatively you can attach velcro strips to the wall and the back of your quilt so you can easily hang it up and take it down. They are available in styles that match just about any decor. Quilts make exquisite wall hangings after all.

This quilted wall hanging is designed for a beginner at quilting and uses a traditional nine patch design. Then insert it through the sleeve or tabs on the quilt and mount it on the wall using brackets. Hanging and displaying wall quilts. Add color and visual interest to your walls with a quilt.