Decorating With Unique Quilt Hangers

By Eliza Mendoza


Using quilt hangers to display your finesse with a needle will give you and your family a piece of art to view in your home every day. The satisfaction you receive from being able to look at your craftsmanship is well worth the price of this tool. Everyone will love the look and your creative piece will be safe from wear and tear.

Most quilt hangers are made of wood, some of which have unique designs cut or carved into the hard surface. They are available in many sizes to fit king, queen and full-size quilts. There are also smaller hangers for miniature quilts or baby-sized covers. Custom-made models are available for odd-shaped or sized items.

Most use compression and have knobs across the length to hold the edges of the coverlet down and secure it between front and back wooden boards. Others are a rod style where the coverlet is folded and draped over the rod. A pocket can also be sewn at the top edge of the quilt so the rod can run through it and it can be hung so the entire design can be viewed.

You may wish to add extra touches to the hanger. Some come complete with an upper, narrow shelf - perfect to display other handicrafts, small heirlooms or family photos. Rod-style models may have a rod that swings out, making it very easy to add and remove creations.

There are several optimal locations in a home to display your art. A few suggestions and unique focal points would be above a couch, on a large, blank wall, above a bed, over a staircase or suspended from a very high ceiling. Select an area with little or no sun as you do not want the fabric to fade or weaken.

Keep your item high enough so small children and pets cannot reach and damage it. Be wary of locations which may be subject to spatters or stains such as a kitchen, kid's rec room or craft area. Be proactive and Scotch guard the fabric to protect it from any unfortunate and unexpected mishaps.

These hangers can also be utilized for many other displays. Other decorative items which can be used on these frames include tapestries, fabric art, weaving, Asian coverlets, baby blankets, Navajo blankets or Persian rugs. Paint or stain the holder to match the special items displayed.

They make great and thoughtful gifts for the craftsmen among your friends and family. What a wonderful way to display the different patterns and designs they create. Be sure to order the one that is the correct size for their distinct work.

Quilt hangers allow you to enjoy the fruits of your hard work or effectively display an heirloom that has been handed down in your family. They do not require holes to be punched in the edges or damage of any kind. Using these to display your works of art will give you a deep sense of pride and a creatively decorated wall or area for years to come.




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