Things To Remember When Preparing For Quilt Displays

By Ericka Marsh


Not all of us may be born artists. But we all have our own way of expressing ourselves. Some find writing a good way to do it. Others go for drawing. Whatever you choose, the end result of the thing that you do will always be yours. Its something for you to keep.

There are many ways on how we can show our creativity. But all of them goes back to the basic thing about what we like to do. Creating quilts is one method by how one can express oneself. It can take time depending on the complexity of the design. But for those who like creating the craft, the time spend is worth it once they get to see the finish. Quilt displays are among those things that they can do to showcase their craft.

But just because you already have a finished product to display does not mean that you can immediately go ahead with it. There are some considerations that you will have to make. Also, it can be of big help if you take precautions in protecting the material. Displaying it in the open attracts all types of hazards that has the potential of damaging it. Be sure to have these things in mind.

Area where you set it up. Lets face it. There are attractive places in your house where you want these materials displayed. There is nothing wrong with the idea. But before you can go on doing it, your first task is to check if the place is often visited by people. If so, then your quilts might be prone to dirt and dust as well. Better find a place where you can just invite in those whom you want to have a look.

Keep it away from pets and kids. Among all the sources of traffic that you can get, your pets and kids are on top of the list, who as much as possible, should not be permitted to stay close and play with your quilts. Its a common thing for them to play so you cannot blame them if they end up destroying your craft on the process. Be sure not to place it on places reachable to them.

Illumination. This may not be a priority for some. But if the whole point is to provide the right amount of lighting that can project the awesome design that you created, then placing it on an area with right lighting is very appropriate.

Display style. Next thing that you have to think about would be the method that you will employ once you put up the quilt. Would you like to hang it or will laying it down at a flat surface be better. Of course, this is also dependent with the place that you chose.

Accessory items. This is optional, but can prove to be very important. If you decide on hanging the quit horizontally for example, you will need hanger or a board that will hold it upright. Clips may also be needed to attach the ends to the hanger. Whatever accessory you need, make sure that they are of high quality. Also, be sure they do not react negatively to the cloth by producing a discoloration effect.

Creating a piece of quilt is not easy. But damaging it is. To keep harm away from it, its your responsibility to set it up the right way. Know the options that you have and choose well.




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