Three Main Ways to Display a Quilt
There are three categories for hanging or displaying your Quilt or T-Shirt Quilt. Temporary, Semi-Permanent and Permanent. I think the terms are self-explanatory, but lets take a look at some creative options for displaying your quilt.
Temporary
Several reasons why you might want to hang a quilt for a short amount of time. A surprise party, anniversary celebration, graduation party, shower, or just to get a photograph are ideas that come to mind. Drape over chairs and tall furniture.
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| Three t-shirt quilts on display |
- People
OK, this is the most brutal method of displaying the quilt. The poor person that has to stand there and hold the quilt with their arms above the head while everyone tries to get their camera working. This method does not make a great photo, as you will invariably see fingers and maybe feet in the photo.
(Remember - Kilgore was here???)
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| Using People to Display a quilt |
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| Savage photo stand |
- Photo Stand
Here at Shadywood Quilts, we have a Savage Photo Stand that we use to take our photos. We use cafe curtain clips on the rod, and can quickly hang a quilt, take photos, and then move on. Sometimes, we will have a customer quilt hanging from the stand when they were due to arrive to pick it up!
- Pants Hangars
Who would have thought? All those pants or skirt hangars that you brought home from Dillard's, Kohl's or Wal-Mart... We have a use for them! Just clip the top part of the quilt in the clamp and hang on a curtain rod. Use three or more for even distribution and to reduce stress from the weight of the quilt.
- Pins
Straight pins. OK, the quilter side of me cringes at the thought of using pins to hang a quilt. But --- I have done it. I'm not proud... Keep in mind that using pins or thumbtacks can create holes in your quilt. Your option though.
- Push Pins
NO! Just NO! This will leave holes in your quilt and your walls. Just don't do it.
Semi Permanent
- Stair Cases or Balconies
Of course to use this method, there needs to be a staircase or balcony. Just drape the quilt over the railing (or have someone hold the quilt if going for a photo). If going for the permanent method try not to have sunlight shining directly on the quilt. (Direct sunlight can bleach the color out of the quilt).
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| Quilts on a Ladder |
- Ladder
How cool. If you have a vintage ladder to use it to display one or more quilts. I have an oak ladder in the shop that leans against the wall, with several quilts folded on it.
- Couch or Easy Chair
Just drape across the arm or back, making it great to look at and easy to pull over your legs if you want.
Permanent
- Quilt Rack
This is a special shelf that is permanently attached to a wall. Usually a dowel rod is incorporated to drape the quilt. (TIP: If the wood is newly painted or stained, put an old pillowcase between the wood and quilt to protect the quilt).
- Curtain Rod
Ask your quilter to add a hanging sleeve or loops to the back of the quilt and then run a curtain rod through it and hang it like a curtain. This is how we display quilts at our quilt shows, and works great at home as well.
- Command Hooks
Command Hooks are great for hanging quilts. They attach to walls, and can be removed with no nail holes or other marks. Make sure you get the appropriate size for the weight of the quilt.
- Hang-It Dang-It
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| Hang it dang it |
Shadywood Quilts has been providing Professional Long-arm Quilting services since 2003. We have twenty years of experience taking care of your quilts.
Originally posted February 2016, updated August 2023.
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