Quilt Sleeve For Wall Hanging

Another way to hang a quilt on the wall is to sew a fabric tube called a hanging sleeve to the back of the quilt then thread a dowel or a rod through the sleeve to hang the quilt.

Quilt sleeve for wall hanging.

Adding a hanging sleeve may take a few more minutes but it will be worth it in the long run. This tutorial is for a 4 quilt hanging sleeve a bit larger than the one shown in the video but a 4 sleeve is standard for many shows here in the u s. On the shorter 9 sides measure 1 5 in from the raw edges and mark. Smaller quilts can be hung with purchased clips sewn on tabs or pins applied to the corners.

Attaching the sleeve s to the quilt back primary sleeve with the open seam against the quilts back pin one long pressed edge just under the finished upper binding edge on the back of the quilt. There are lots and lots of other quilt clip hangers for the wall. A quilt hanging sleeve can be permanent or temporary and it can be sewn on after or at the same time you apply binding. Larger quilts require a hanging sleeve attached to the back to accommodate a wooden dowel or decorative curtain rod.

Step 1 prepare the sleeve. If you are entering your quilt in a show or exhibit check the show guidelines rules for the size and number of hanging sleeves required. Lap quilts doll quilts and smaller wall hangings are easily displayed by stitching corner pockets into the back side at the top. A hanging sleeve allows a quilt to hang evenly preventing the stretch that nearly always occurs when you secure the project to a wall with a series of pins or other fasteners.

Add these small triangular pieces on top of the backing and beneath the binding of your creation for a finished look. It s an essential skill to know if you want to di. For very large quilts you may need 2 hanging sleeves. They are available in styles that match just about any decor.

Most quilt shows require a sleeve about 4. Make a hanging sleeve. Corner sleeves work for small quilts. If your quilt is longer than 90 create the secondary sleeve as instructed above.

Aqs has the leading hardware for hanging quilts at our shows which may be different than some contestants have used in the past. Small lightweight miniature quilts can hang on a 1 2 diameter rod so they require a much smaller sleeve. Cut fabric for your sleeve 9 by the width of quilt.