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I think I might want to make a sleeve -after the fact and put it on the back of my app. 70 X 66 in. OBW. My bedroom walls are still WITHOUT quilts so could someone give me tips on going about this? Does the sleeve go part-way or all the way across? Has anyone done this?

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I have a king size quilt hanging in my den. Since I always have quilts on that big wall I hung a large drapery rod and use clip-on rings instead of the sleeve. I did the same in two other rooms but when I use a sleeve I prefer it in 20-30" parts since a slender rod needs the extra support in the center.

I've been searching and searching for the link that I've used to hang my quilts in my entry way. I really like it, the quilt lays flat against the wall and you do not see any of the hanging materials.

I will try and post a picture later, but here's how hang mine.

Sew a sleeve on the back of your quilt, 2" shorter than the width of the quilt. (1" shorter than each side of the quilt. )

You buy a wooden slat from a home improvement store. I think my slat is about 1 1/2" wide. Drill a hole in each end of the slat - approx 1/2" from each end.

My DH put screws in the drywall, the same distance apart as the holes in the wooden slat.

When you slide the slat through the hanging sleeve, the wood should stick out beyond the sleeve but not beyond the sides of the quilt. You should see the holes in the slat.

Hang your quilt!

OO wow thank you.

I have a compression quilt rack in my dining room. Similar to this:
http://robinsonswoodcrafts.com...ssion-quilt-rack.htm

No sleeve to add to the quilt...unless you are entering it in a quilt show...

BTW your quilt is stunning! I'd be so happy waking up seeing it hanging in my bedroom too. Be sure you do not hang it anywhere close to the light.

Here is how my quilt looks on the wall

Here's how close it is to the wall

Oo thank you so much for the picture! Mine is 65 in. across.

Here's a picture of the wooden slat with the hole drilled in it. I think we cut the slat just a hair too long, but when the quilt hangs, you can't see it.

In my case, I have made a few quilts the same size to rotate in that spot. Because there are screws in the wall, I am tied into quilts of a certain size.

I just looked up the pattern, that quilt measures 54.5" wide. Yours is wider, but I would think the slat could take the weight. But, I liked Evelyn's idea about having an opening in the center. I bet you could do something like that if you are concerned with sagging.

We lived in our house for about 3 years before we hung a quilt in that spot. Now, when we take one down the wall just looks bare without one!

Awesome ideas. DH and I are reading each post with interest. So I might make two sleeves so there's an opening in the center. Now, can you help with an itchy little dog who is reacting to "we don't know what?" not fleas? Btw, that is a beautiful quilt and is it striped fabric or strippy foundation quilt?

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I bought a magnetic quilt hanger at a quilt show a few years ago and I love it. It's a metal plate about 6"-8" long with two very strong magnets at each end. They say that you can attach this with 3M Command Strips and you probably can, but I was afraid to try that so my husband screwed it into the wall. There are two holes in the plate so you can do this. Then you just put a piece of metal through the sleeve and the quilt sticks against the magnets like magic. We used a piece of electrical conduit that happened to be in the garage and it worked like a charm. The website gives suggestions for other types of metal that you can use. It's nice because it will hold all different sizes of quilts. Just one plate will hold up to a full size quilt. They suggest two plates for a quilt that is queen or king size. It hangs nice and tight against the wall. The website is www.magnificentquilt.com. It's a little pricey, but we figure that we could make something like it if I want to hang a quilt in another space. I guess the trick is to find extra strong magnets. I've used decorative curtain rods in several places and they're fine, but it limits you to a certain size and they stick out several inches from the wall. I hope you find something that works for you!

LOL! Sorry, no help with the dog. I've got a call into my vet right now for my older dog. She's having trouble getting from a laying down position to standing up. That and she doesn't want to to do the stairs. Once she's up, she can walk around just fine.

Good luck with the itching...allergies maybe?

ETA: Teddylady - I have one of those magnetic things too. I only have the one and use it for a small wall hanging in my sewing room.

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Yes allergies I'm sure. Seemed to kick up in June when the AC went on. We're in a basement. Today DH hung the quilt as Will Quilt for Chocolate recommended. He said board was $1.95. Looks good I think!

Here's a close up

Auntie Reba- it looks better than good, it looks great. Love the design and color.

Wanda

Beautiful Cheryl, and it looks so good with the quilt on your bed!

Hey McP: You'd think I'd be oranged out by now, huh? I'm trying to pull away from the color...now we're coming into FALL!!

Just beautiful Reba - and you sure can't beat the price

I, too, split my sleeves so there's a place in the middle for a little nail/drywall screw (depending on weight of quilt) to hold up the slat or dowel or piece of yardstick. Tiny quilts, that's all it sometimes takes, one nail for the center.

Also, I seal any raw wood hanger with paint or poly sealer. I'm leery of "raw" wood next to fabric over time.

So glad it was helpful to you! It looks great!

Aunt Reba the quilt looks beautiful!!