Rainy Night Windows
06-02-2018, 08:05 AM
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I used Duck in the quilting process of this piece. Layering: back, Duck, cotton batting, wool batting, top. (Then quilted). This piece hangs beautifully. The second photo is as it (they were) was displayed in a local quilt shop (2months). The other two pieces do not have the Duck.
First photo: original design
Two lower quilts: practice pieces from Judy Madsen online class.
First photo: original design
Two lower quilts: practice pieces from Judy Madsen online class.
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06-02-2018, 09:14 AM
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My sentiments, exactly ... denim is not a good choice for quilt back, too heavy. I have made numerous wall art quilts that were sandwiched with cotton batting and backed with cotton fabric, they hang fine. If this is an exceptionally large quilt, a narrow rod pocket can be added to the bottom of the quilt (in addition to the hanging sleeve on top). A wooden dowel inserted into the bottom rod pocket will add enough weight to keep the quilt straight and flat against the wall.
06-03-2018, 06:29 AM
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Very neat art quilt, Linda! I'd suggest using a regular quilting cotton for the backing. Sewing the hanging sleeve, and one for the bottom when doing the binding makes the process go quicker, IMHO. 
06-03-2018, 10:37 AM
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Thanks for the info, and kind words all! One last question... What size dowel would I need for the top so it won't sag from the weight? Something like a broom handle?
06-04-2018, 04:07 AM
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06-17-2018, 05:13 PM
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Just FYI, I did go for the cotton backing and adding the batting. I added hanging tabs to the top and that made it very stable and straight, so I skipped the bottom rod pocket. I used some scraps of red, black and white fabrics for the backing so it can be reversed for a change of pace.
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