I wanted a design wall but didn’t have a large empty wall in my house so I decided to make a small one. It is about 80 x 84, large enough for a twin size quilt. It is the same color as the wall so not to stick out like a sore thumb when not in use.
Don’t know what a quilter’s design wall is… well, it’s a vertical wall to display and “audition” fabrics and quilt blocks when designing a quilt. They are usually made with a material that quilters cotton will stick to without pins. Typically flannel is used because cotton adheres to it very well. Being vertical allows you to view the design from a distance and easily reposition the pieces. For example, I can see a dark print that looks out of place currently on the wall. So much easier to change out before it is sewn together.
I (ok Geff) made the wall using Insulating Sheathing boards because they are light and can be held on the wall using L screws. It was relatively simple to make, just cut the boards to fit the wall and duct tape together. Then wrap the boards in a layer of thin batting and secure with duct tape on the back . Finally, add a layer of flannel and pull taught then tape on the back.
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What an odd picture of Geff, his head was bent down and looks like it is missing. He said most people wonder if he has a head anyways, falling for these projects all the time. | ![DSC_3179 (2) DSC_3179 (2)](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCdPizJWQ06ry4QUpxAaX7JVnHXDIwnmJhbPx4th1ydKNETG_W3CNeFQKSWaZOC3GFQ4Nvwwro63cnknAtkJjBAPGAtmrD6XcB7gQsbwtOXf40l6ay3RBsPAWt7Y8tG21Qy3Xf_jScj7Qc/?imgmax=800)
We used L screws to secure the flannel wrapped boards to the wall. |
Wondering what is on the wall? It is a bunch of text fabric with some petals from a pattern I found in a magazine
Scrap Quilts.
Look at a few of these cool newsprint and text fabrics I found: