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What is the best way to hang one of your works of art?
Conventional ways include sleeves sewn to the back of quilts where you insert a curtain rod or piece of lattice and wood clamps that pinch the fiber (no sleeve needed). For an informal look, even fabric tabs can be used as part of the design and double as a way to hang it.
There are drawbacks to all of these, especially if you want a modern look. Chickpea Sewing Studio blogger posted a different way to hang a quilt. Go there to find out what she discovered.
What is the worst way to hang one of your works of art?
A friend inherited a quilt from her grandparents and had it proudly displayed in her living room. As I set about admiring it, I was shocked to see she had nailed it to the wall. Whatever method you choose to use to hang your fiber beauties, just avoid using anything that will penetrate the fiber. Oh, and if you can top that story please leave a comment here.
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