How do you hang your quilts?

[Frances L.]

I use an idea that I saw in Houston. I put Command Adhesive strips on the wall, let them sit however long the package says. Stick a metal square on the strip. Put a metal strip in the quilt (you can get them at the hardware store, and luckily, Greg has the correct tools to cut them). Then you use a rare earth magnet to stick the metal strip to the metal square. Use as many as you need depending on the weight of the quilt.

[karen f.]

That sounds pretty cool Frances! Thanks for the tip.

[karen f.]

I would hang my mini quilt on my metal door using my refrigerator magnet tucked into the hanging sleave.

[Duane W.]

I found some round magnets that I glued to the back on some small flat metal plates. Then I attached the command strips to the back of the plate. Then I stuck them on the wall where I wanted my quilt to hang. I used a flat curtain rod extension through the quilt sleeve. It just sticks up there very nicely. Just be sure the magnets support the weight of the quilt. You might have to use more than two magnet plates if the quilt is heavy. There are many sizes and grades of magnets so check them out on line. I made these as a test to see how it would work and so far, it seems good. There are some of these type hangers at the quilt shows but they are very expensive. I just made my own! I found these supplies at the local Home Depot. Good luck. :mrgreen:

[ANNE E.]

Thank you all for your advice, I bought the "Takker" but it doesn't work on my walls as they are brick walls, however I will try it on the plaster walls.
I like the idea of the "Comand hooks" and magnets on a metal rod of some kind . I think "Command hooks" are brilliant anyway.
Thanks
Anne

[Rita C.]

Oh Anne, I am sorry that the tacker didn't work and that you had that expense. ops:

[ANNE E.]

Hi Rita,
It isn't a problem as I am sure it will come in useful elsewhere and I didn't think it was that expensive.
My daughter also bought one and has hung quite a few pictures up in her house (she has been in the house for 18 months) so she was pleased to have something that was so easy to use.
My house has had a lot of additions so a lot of outside walls( does that make sense?)
What is the weather like in Ireland? it's freezing here in Surrey.
Anne

[Rita C.]

Hi Anne, Well I am glad that it wasn't a complete waste of money. I love my takker and my son particularly loves it. His latest thing was to add an extension cable to the wall beside his bed so that he could plug in all his gadgets! It is hideous looking but he's happy. The weather here is very April showery and very cold. I think we are finding the cold so much worse because of the summer we had a couple of weeks ago. :lol: But in between the showers the sun is splitting the stones but the wind is strong and very cold.

[ANNE E.]

Rita, sorry I haven't kept you up to date, the Takker is great, I managed to hang my thread rack up,it's been folded up by the side of a cupboard for about 2 years.
The Takker was so easy to use and and I plan to my cross stitch pictures up just as soon as I have framed them.
Thanks again
Anne

[Rita C.]

Anne I am so glad you have found uses for the Takker. Thread rack...I don't have one of those, wish I did.

[Lois B.]

I use an idea that I saw in Houston. I put Command Adhesive strips on the wall, let them sit however long the package says. Stick a metal square on the strip. Put a metal strip in the quilt (you can get them at the hardware store, and luckily, Greg has the correct tools to cut them). Then you use a rare earth magnet to stick the metal strip to the metal square. Use as many as you need depending on the weight of the quilt.

Frances, I was intrigued by this idea and tried it myself. I had problems with the command strip sticking to my wall. I guess I should try it again and use more alcohol to make sure the spot is really clean. But perhaps I am not using the right kind of magnet. What is a "rare earth" magnet. Is that different than others? I would really like this method to work for me because I live in an old house with plaster walls and every time I put a nail in the wall I fear seeing a big crack or worse yet a chunk of plaster falling to the floor. Thanks!

[Diane F.]

Here is link to the frequently asked questions for this product.

http://www.magnificentquilt.com/Freq...Questions.html

[Lois B.]

Good info. After having quickly read Francis' post I wasn't clear on the process. I tried putting the magnets directly on the command strip. I need to buy a metal plate and try it again. Thanks, Diane.

[Diane F.]

Good info. After having quickly read Francis' post I wasn't clear on the process. I tried putting the magnets directly on the command strip. I need to buy a metal plate and try it again. Thanks, Diane.

You are welcome. Isn't the forum a great place?!

[Lois B.]

It's my only connection to quilter's. Couldn't do without it!