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How to make a Quilt Hanger that will hang close to a wall.
Supplies
Length of moulding from a hardware store or timber yard. I found some that was about 20mm x 5mm (3/4" x ¼") with one rounded edge.
A picture hook - size to suit the weight it will carry.
Drill, bits and saw.
A picture hook - size to suit the weight it will carry.
Drill, bits and saw.
I cut the moulding to length using the distance between the inner edges of my quilt binding as my guide.
Find the centre of this and mark. This is where the hole for the picture hook should go.
Put the off cut of moulding in a vice and arrange the hook as in the photo so you can see the angle required to drill the holes.
Find the centre of this and mark. This is where the hole for the picture hook should go.
Put the off cut of moulding in a vice and arrange the hook as in the photo so you can see the angle required to drill the holes.
It's the angle of the hook that is important.
The pencil line I drew as a guide for the drilling angle.
The picture hook in the newly drilled hole. I had to use a very fine drill bit and drill about 3 holes side by side. Very tricky to get right but can be done with a bit of time and trouble. I think a tiny file and a fine chisel came in handy too
Back view of hanger (The pin is just for support for photo taking)
The picture hook can be squeezed or opened slightly if necessary to make sure it lies flat against the moulding when in the holes. Otherwise the hanger will not lie flat against the wall.
I found this was necessary because the smallest holes I was able to drill were wider than the metal of the hook so there was adjustment needed.
I found this was necessary because the smallest holes I was able to drill were wider than the metal of the hook so there was adjustment needed.
Hanger front view. As you can see here, the holes came out the other side. It doesn't matter at all.
They will never be seen and don't interfere with the function.
They will never be seen and don't interfere with the function.
This was done Right Sides together - so to speak. The tubes are folded over, and with the moulding inside it I was able to see where to tack it to the quilt back so it would not show over the top of the quilt. I actually did this by HAND (!!) with slip stitches.
This is the quilt hanging on the wall. It can't be seen from the front or the sides unless you get your nose pretty close. And it hangs pretty straight without any overhanging flap at the top.
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