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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Selecting A Quilt Design Wall Hanger

By Harriett Crosby


A quilt design wall hanger provides an artistic hanging solution. It offers a way of displaying items like quilts, rugs and tapestries without causing any damage. The items are held securely without having to make any holes or sew on tabs.

There are many different designs available and selection of a particular style will depend on your own taste and the style of your home. For example, in a country style house, a style including a shelf and a plate groove is appropriate. Instead of detracting from your decor, it should add to it.

Hangers work in several ways but many of them act as clamps. Two rails of wood are used and the object you want to hang is placed between these rails. Knobs are used for tightening and the heavier the object, the more knobs are required. These knobs are placed above the hanging so as not to damage it. A groove on the lower, inner edges of the rails means that the object hangs evenly, does not slip out easily and that pressure on the fabric is minimized. The hangers themselves are attached to the walls in various ways, keyhole slots being one of these.

As there are numerous companies offering these items, it is important to select a reputable one. Reading online reviews is one way of finding out more about its reliability. Once you have made a decision, you will need to place an order, choosing your size, style, type of wood and finish. Some companies do offer customization of sizes and other details like cut-outs on shelves and decorative knobs.

Woods like walnut, cherry, oak, maple and pine can be selected. They may be stained, painted or treated with lacquers, depending on the type of wood. The wood and type of finish chosen depends entirely on your personal taste and decor style. You may choose to buy unfinished hangers and stain or paint them yourself. A paint-grade maple is an excellent smooth wood if you want a paint finish.

An object can be damaged by stains and oils from the wood penetrating the fabric. The right finishing, such as the proper lacquer, should prevent this from happening. Some manufacturers actually supply natural muslin at minimal extra cost to wrap around the top edge of your hanging to protect it from any damage.

You will need to measure the length of your hanging before placing an order. If the size ordered is too long, it looks unattractive and can cause sagging. The correct size will be the length of the object itself or one or two inches longer. Some companies offer to customize sizes but one of the standard sizes offered will usually work.

A quilt design wall hanger displaying your beautiful hanging attractively. It gives firm support and does not put too much pressure on the fabric. Such an item can add to the decor of any room, helping to create an artistic focal point.




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