When you create a quilt that you are proud of, it is only natural to want to show it off to everyone. You may be wondering what the best display method would be. This article will provide you with ten tips that will help you decide which way would be the best for your needs. The method you choose will, of course, depend on the size of the quilt and how much room you have to devoting to showing it off.
Quilted items are decorative and practical. A quilt can be a bedcovering, which is one great way to display quilts that match the décor of your bedrooms. Smaller quilted items can be displayed as placemats on the table or as cushions for your sofa or chairs.
Pin the quilt to the wall. This is a great way to display small quilts and avoid putting holes in the wall. The small sampler quilts are lightweight and can easily be held in place with straight pins. Insert a pin in the corners of the backing so that no one can see them and it will not be obvious that this is how you are holding it in place. You can also place one or two more pins in the backing along the top edge to keep it straight on the wall.
Cover a table with the quilted item. Small quilts look great as table toppers, especially ones that are square. In this way it serves as a large doily in the middle of the table. Long and narrow quilts work well as table runners and larger ones can suffice as table cloths.
Drape the quilt over pieces of furniture. By folding the quilt and draping it over the back of a sofa or chair, you can add a decorative effect to your living room or rec room and give it a homey ambiance at the same time.
Stack the quilts on a cupboard. If you have an open cupboard, you can fold and stack the quilts on top of each other and lay them on the shelves in the cupboard or even on the flat top of a table you are not using.
Arrange the quilt in a basket. You can arrange the quilt so that it spills out over the top of a basket or old-fashioned trunk. Rotate the quilts from time to time so that you can show off your collection.
Place a folded quilt at the foot of the bed. Instead of spreading the quilt out over the bed, fold it so that it lays at the foot of the bed. This is a way of displaying a quilt that you are proud of in each bedroom.
Drape over the banister. A quilt draped over the railing of the stairs is another way you can display your projects without taking up a lot of room in your home.