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Quilt Hangers For Unique Viewing

By Eliza Mendoza


Decorating your home with quilt hangers can add instant pizazz and interest to your home or office. They are a fantastic and creative manner of showing off your beautiful handiwork. Family and friends will love to see your craftsmanship on display. Being able to display your work will inspire you to create even more coverlet patterns and colors.

When searching for the perfect hanger, you will find that most are wood products. Look for cutouts and designs in them that will match your home decor. Choose the one that will fit the coverlet you own - they are available in many different sizes including king, queen, twin and full. Miniature models are also available for smaller items such as baby comforters. You can also have them custom made to fit your particular project - be sure to measure carefully before ordering.

The compression-style model is the most common. The quilt is secured by knobs between two pieces of hardwood. This eliminates the need for holes or other damage to the piece. A rod-style is also available where the coverlet is folded over a long, narrow piece of wood. A pocket can also be sewn into the upper edge of the coverlet so the entirety can be viewed when hung.

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 models can be utilized for a variety of other purposes. You will be able to hang displays such as Indian blankets, tapestries, weaving, Asian coverlets, Persian rugs, fabric art or banners. Paint or stain your hanger to match the display for even more color and interest.

If you love your displays, remember, they also make great gifts for other craftsmen. They can use these models to hang their own artwork for all of their relatives and guests to enjoy. Measure the artwork to be hung before ordering to make sure you get the correct size.

Using quilt hangers will allow individuals to display their own unique handicrafts or those of others. Hanging heirloom pieces is also an excellent method of commemorating a loved one who had excellent needlework skills. Being able to share these creative pieces with others will give individuals a sense of accomplishment and pride.




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