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Friday, January 31, 2014

Quilt Hangers For Unique Viewing

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.

The majority of quilt hangers are made from solid wood. Many will have unique and creative designs cut or carved into them that will complement your home decor. Choose the size that best fits your coverlet - they are available in twin, full, queen and king sizes. You can also purchase smaller ones for baby blankets or smaller items. Many companies will be happy to custom-make one that best fits your creation.

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.

Give these wooden display pieces to friends and family to display their own personal artwork. This is a creative way for them to share their crafts and original designs with others - check to make sure you order the correct size for their specific 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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