How To Hang A Woven Blanket On The Wall

Discover how to hang a tapestry and turn textiles into works of art.

How to hang a woven blanket on the wall.

Today the practice of using blankets as wall art is still going strong. One of the earliest examples of this is a handmade tapestry that dates back to the third century bc. So here s the wall s before the before. Blankets and woven fabrics have been used as wall art throughout recorded history.

You then put the blanket quilt whatever inside the two blocks. Hang the canvas on parallel nails attached to wall studs or wall anchors. I put it at a height that is balanced by the windows on the other side of the room. If your rug is heavier you will probably need a sturdier hook to hang it on.

For a larger canvas stitch the blanket onto the canvas near the perimeter of the blanket. Hanging a throw like a piece of art. Now this isn t for a quilt blanket that you want a full view of this is only to hang one up for show. The rug is pretty big and somewhat heavy.

But you don t need to box. Fabric wall hangings add variety and visual interest to your decor and can help you create a room that is. How to hang a blanket on a wall. You can easily find the studs in your wall with a stud finder.

Jan 31 2015 malcolm and his parents have been all over the world collecting souvenirs like this brazilian rug. A wall hanging can instantly bring color and texture to a space. The second method of hanging an area rug on the wall involves the use of a curtain rod. Wrap the blanket around the small canvas so the area you wish to display is centered on the canvas.

To hang a tapestry with a rod pocket slide a piece of baseboard into the pocket then hang the tapestry on the wall by drilling screws into each end of the baseboard. You can also try sliding a rod with finials which looks similar to a curtain rod through the pocket and place the rod on wall mounted brackets. When he moved away from home malcolm took it with him and initially hung it behind his bed as a pseudo headboard then decided to find a more permanent home on the wall as art. A heavy cotton casing may be sewn onto the back of the rug again this should be hand sewn if hanging a handmade or antique rug to form a tube through which the curtain rod may be inserted.

Hanging textiles on your wall can be a striking choice. Mine is my husbands baby quilt. Now instead of just a throw blanket it s a wall hanging piece of art and one that will bring us a lot of joy. It doesn t damage the quilt blanket and you can take it down and clean it as you like.

November 1 2017 if you re looking for a. Staple or tack the blanket along the back inside edge of the frame.