![]() ![]() How To Make An Easy DIY Design Wall For Quiltersīecause you’ll be using an adhesive spray, it’s best to assemble your design wall outdoors. Initially, I was worried that they might not hold up the boards, but I’ve had my design wall up for over two weeks already with no problems. They were easy to use and saved me from having to put holes in the wall. I used Command Strips for posters to hang my finished design wall. Though I used silk pins, just about any kind will work, as long as the pin head isn’t too big. Straight PinsĪgain, if you’re a quilter, you probably have straight pins already. If not, you can purchase some from the quilt or craft store or purchase it online. It’s the same kind of adhesive spray that we sometimes use for quilt basting. If you’re a quilter, it’s possible that you already have this on hand. Flannels with pre-printed grid marks to help make sure project square up are also available from Amazon. I used an inexpensive flannel sheet I bought from Amazon.īut you can also buy flannel by the yard at a fabric store. That makes it easy to arrange and rearrange your blocks. FlannelĬovering the boards with flannel creates a surface that cotton blocks will cling to without pins. Because my space was limited, I grouped four boards together to make a 4 x 4-foot design wall. However, it also comes in a 2-foot square size. If you’ve got enough space, foam boards also come in 8 x 4-foot sheets. Several brands are available, but be sure to buy a board that is at least 1-inch thick. ![]() You can find it at most hardware or building supply stores, including Home Depot. This rigid foam insulation board will form the base of your design wall. Here’s what you’ll need… Foam Insulation Board Either way, it’s still an affordable project that will make quilting easier and more enjoyable. You might have to spend more if you’re covering a larger space. I only had room to create a 4-foot square design wall. In fact, the materials for my DIY design wall only cost me about $60. The materials required are easy to find and not very expensive. If I’d realized that making my own design wall could be so easy, I’d have done it years ago! After doing a little research, I found out that creating a DIY Quilting Design Wall Board was easier than I thought! What You’ll Need To Make An Easy DIY Design Wall For Quilters Upon moving to our new house, I realized that there was some space that would be perfect for a design wall. Also, I didn’t love the idea of having to set it up and take it down every time I wanted to lay out my quilt blocks. I did consider buying a portable design wall, but they take up a lot of floor space and would have made my studio look cluttered. Most of the wall space in my studio was occupied by quilts, pictures, bookcases, and other furniture. Though I knew there were all kinds of benefits to having a design wall, I didn’t get mine until recently. If your blocks are arranged correctly, and in the proper order, you’ll be more likely to sew them correctly and in the proper order.Īs I know from personal experience, having to rip out seams because you sewed the blocks together wrong is incredibly annoying! Design walls can make laying out the blocks for a quilt much easier, making it easier to visualize the finished quilt.ĭesign walls can also save you time and frustration. ![]() Like so many other quilters, I have long wanted a design wall in my studio. No special tools needed! DIY Quilting Design Wall Board– Easier Than You Think! If I had known how easy it is to make a DIY quilting design wall board to assist in my quilting projects, I’d have done it long ago! Make it yourself an afternoon with inexpensive materials. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |