mercredi 29 janvier 2014

Decorating With Unique Quilt Hangers

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.

The majority of quilt hangers are made from solid wood. Many will have unique and creative designs cut or carved into them that will complement your home decor. Choose the size that best fits your coverlet - they are available in twin, full, queen and king sizes. You can also purchase smaller ones for baby blankets or smaller items. Many companies will be happy to custom-make one that best fits your creation.

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.

Narrow shelves top some of these hangers. This is an excellent place to display family heirlooms, plates, photos or small pieces of artwork. Others may have a rod that swings out, making it easy to change to different pieces when desired.

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.

Hanging your item in a manner such as this will also keep your belongings safe from pets and small children. It is important to place it high enough that they don't pull it down or stain it. Kitchen areas and other sections of the home where food and other substances can be spattered on it are not advisable.

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.

Give these wooden display pieces to friends and family to display their own personal artwork. This is a creative way for them to share their crafts and original designs with others - check to make sure you order the correct size for their specific work.

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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