How to Make a Quilted Wall Hanging
Wall hangings can add warmth and ambiance to a room. There are various ways to make a quilted wall hanging. A quilter will usually choose one of two common types. The wall hanging can be a full sized quilt artfully displayed, or the hanging can be a smaller version using a variety of patterns. There are several ways to add aids to your finished piece to artistically display your creation. Blend your design styles attractively.
- Decide how large you want your wall hanging to be. Wall hangings can be full quilt size, or the wall hangings can be smaller squares or other shapes.
- Investigate different theme options depending on your room’s interior design. You want a wall hanging that blends well with the overall decorating style.
- Look at different wall hanging patterns and designs. There are many online websites that have patterns that can be downloaded for free. Read some books or magazines that would have wall quilt patterns in them.
- Determine what type of wall hanging you will make. There are two basic types. One style uses an applique application design. Usually these are designed and crafted with a sewing machine. There are some easy patterns that utilize fusible design patches. The other style involves different fabric designs usually with borders. These wall hangings may be hand quilted or machine stitched.
- Design your wall hanging. There are online aids that can enable a quilter to create a virtual wall hanging. You can draw out a design onto paper. Graph paper works well for this method of design.
- Pick your pattern design and choose your fabrics and quilting supplies. You can make the wall hanging out of old scraps of material. Purchase enough material to include the backing.
- Sew your wall hanging as your pattern directs. A quilter can make an easy block pattern or a more complicated intricate design.
- Add your filler material and backing, stitch together and bind edges. Add your desired choice for wall mounting aids.