Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Top Tips On Creating Quilt Displays

By Etta Bowen


A beautiful quilt is an affordable and artful way to add color to your home setting. This guide to quilt displays includes a range of creative ideas to get you started. Read on for some top tips for making the most of this unique accessory.

To start, some suggestions for how to about making a beautiful quilt may prove useful. After all, there are many surface embellishments that can contribute to a great display. Some ideas for these are outlined in the following paragraph.

Decorative effects are a sure way to add a special touch to a quilt. Some examples are decorative quilting, applique, or unique fabric patterns. For a special personal touch, try using fabrics that mean something to you, such as scraps of clothing that your children have outgrown. This can make the quilt extra meaningful for display in your home.

Another pointer when it comes to decorating quilts is to think ahead about where you plan to display it. That way, you can integrate the room's colour scheme into the quilt top. If you are unsure where you want to display the quilt, a great solution is to choose mainly black and white fabrics. This looks striking and gives a visual punch to just about any color scheme.

Certainly, the most common place to display quilts is on a bed. Yet, there are a couple of ways to go about this. Displaying the quilt as a bed spread will show off its full pattern. If you want just part of the pattern to show, consider folding it at the bottom of the bed. This can give a hint of pattern and texture without overwhelming the decorative scheme in the rest of the room.

A wall hanging is another popular option for displaying quilts. There are many kits available to help you to produce one. Typically wall hung quilts are not as big as others and tend to be light weight. That way, they can be easily moved and displayed on a wall.

There are a variety of patterns available to create quilted wall hangings. Often they include fun and interesting details, such as the chance to personalize with family member names or favourite colors. It appears like a painting but in fabric form and can be a real centrepiece for a room.

For more useful tips on this topic, check out the range of resources which are available on the Internet. Many include patterns as well as tips. For example, you can find numerous blogs which are focused just on quilting. They may even include forums for members to exchange creative ideas. As well, a variety of well known quilter magazines regularly feature projects and advise. Certainly, working out the best option for displaying quilts in your home can take some time but this is all part of the fun. Make safety your top priority and enjoy the process. Quilts make a personal as well as affordable design contribution to the interior of homes in a wide range of styles.




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