Thursday, January 15, 2015

Things To Remember When Buying Or Creating Quilt Wall Hanger

By Kristen Baird


You have your finished product. You take one look at it but find it difficult to get a view of the entire image. The most practical way for you to address this concern is to create a mechanism that will allow you to stand back, and view the craft vertically.

The best thing to do this is to hang the piece vertically. And using a quilt wall hanger is necessary when doing this. Having this material will ensure that you get a nice look on the art while keeping it protected from dirt that it can get if you simple place it to any kind of surface such as the floor or the table.

When making one, the first step you need to do is to measure that width of your design. Find a cloth that will serve as the rod sleeve and cut it exactly the same width as that of the design. Attach it to your design, fold and stitch the edge to the end of the quilt. This will create a space where you will insert the rod later on.

Speaking of the rod, find one that is thin, but is strong enough to hold the weight of the entire piece. Insert it inside the space of the strip of cloth. You should now have a leverage to carry the material around. Next is to design the hanger.

Then, choose the hanger. Some would go for the simplest one, something that only requires nails. With two nails of the same level, you can immediately place the rod atop it and the whole piece will then hang. There are commercial hangers however that are better looking and are affordable in price.

Having a portable hanger is a better choice when you are on the move. This is also preferred by those who are joining competitions. Since they move a lot, they want to have something which can easily be placed anywhere. If you are just working at home, having a permanent one, meaning something that you attach to a vacant wall can be ideal.

Be reminded that even hangers can be important part of the art already. If you are joining a competition for instance, it will be great if you couple your gorgeous design with a good looking hanger. Since it is on top, this is likely to be seen first by the judges. Something which blends well or complements the image that you have is a great choice.

Of course, do not forget the manufacturer. As much as possible, buy the material from a reliable source. A retailer that has been in business for a long time can be a better choice than someone who has just started. There are new businesses though that are showing great potential. Do not limit your choice and listen to what other quilters are recommending.

You can never underestimate what a simple material can do to the whole craft. Just like how a simple black dot can be so noticeable against a white, wide background, a small part of the art can ruin or win it. Go for the winning side.




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