One of the most rewarding crafts to learn is quilt making. Not only do friends and family members enjoy receiving quilted gifts for holidays and other events, its also a great way to create long lasting keepsakes. It is also a relaxing, artistic craft, that requires hobbyists to use an eye for color, and use design skills and sewing. As skills become advanced quilters often find a design wall for quilting useful.
Quilting boards are used to visually display patch blocks of a quilt and swatches. It can also be thought of as a design board, where selected pieces of the quilt are displayed and organized for further arrangement. Boards help to organize design concepts and visualize the final result as well. It also offers the added benefit of also keeping blocks and swatches out of the reach of children, and keeping them from becoming damaged by household pets.
There really is no need to buy a board. They are fun and simple to make. They can be made permanent on the wall, or for temporary use. Temporary boards can be stored easily when not in use behind a desk, against a wall, or inside a closet. Sizes needed will be determined by the size of the room, and space available.
All that is needed to make a quilter's board is sticky material. This is so that the patches can be attached easily and later detached. Choose a piece of insulation to start. There many kinds, so its best to choose one that is strong enough to hold the weight of the material when hanging on the wall. Think about the uses for the board, and decide if foam insulation would be best. Consider if the board will be temporary or permanent.
To determine the size of the insulation think about if it will remain stationary or be portable. If it will remain a larger board might suit the purposes. In this case buy one to two pieces insulation, depending on space. If it will be portable cutting it to size needed will be required. For smaller boards measure the space and adjust by cutting to size.
Once the insulation has been chosen and cut to the appropriate size, wrap it in batting or flannel. To wrap the batting or flannel start by cutting a piece about four inches larger than the insulation piece. This will also depend on the thickness of insulation used.
Place insulation in center of batting, white side down. Start with the left and tug batting to the backside of the insulation. Staple in place and tape with a thick and wide tape. Repeat this process on the right side, and on the top and bottom. Make sure all are tucked over the back of the insulation and are secure.
Do the same with the top and bottom, pulling wrapping over the back, secure with staples, and tape. The design wall for quilting is now ready to be hung on the wall. To hang use a nail, Velcro or other desired material. Hang on wall and begin to apply your blocks to the wall. Some quilters use a combination of big stationary walls, with smaller, portable walls, with smaller ones being used when need arises. No matter what method is used for boards they provide a professional way of arranging quilts for a beautiful, artistic result.
Quilting boards are used to visually display patch blocks of a quilt and swatches. It can also be thought of as a design board, where selected pieces of the quilt are displayed and organized for further arrangement. Boards help to organize design concepts and visualize the final result as well. It also offers the added benefit of also keeping blocks and swatches out of the reach of children, and keeping them from becoming damaged by household pets.
There really is no need to buy a board. They are fun and simple to make. They can be made permanent on the wall, or for temporary use. Temporary boards can be stored easily when not in use behind a desk, against a wall, or inside a closet. Sizes needed will be determined by the size of the room, and space available.
All that is needed to make a quilter's board is sticky material. This is so that the patches can be attached easily and later detached. Choose a piece of insulation to start. There many kinds, so its best to choose one that is strong enough to hold the weight of the material when hanging on the wall. Think about the uses for the board, and decide if foam insulation would be best. Consider if the board will be temporary or permanent.
To determine the size of the insulation think about if it will remain stationary or be portable. If it will remain a larger board might suit the purposes. In this case buy one to two pieces insulation, depending on space. If it will be portable cutting it to size needed will be required. For smaller boards measure the space and adjust by cutting to size.
Once the insulation has been chosen and cut to the appropriate size, wrap it in batting or flannel. To wrap the batting or flannel start by cutting a piece about four inches larger than the insulation piece. This will also depend on the thickness of insulation used.
Place insulation in center of batting, white side down. Start with the left and tug batting to the backside of the insulation. Staple in place and tape with a thick and wide tape. Repeat this process on the right side, and on the top and bottom. Make sure all are tucked over the back of the insulation and are secure.
Do the same with the top and bottom, pulling wrapping over the back, secure with staples, and tape. The design wall for quilting is now ready to be hung on the wall. To hang use a nail, Velcro or other desired material. Hang on wall and begin to apply your blocks to the wall. Some quilters use a combination of big stationary walls, with smaller, portable walls, with smaller ones being used when need arises. No matter what method is used for boards they provide a professional way of arranging quilts for a beautiful, artistic result.
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