What is the best way to protect a quilted wall hanging?
Hi Shelley,
There are several things you can do to protect a quilted wall hanging.
First, make sure you hang the quilt away from direct light, away from heating sources like a floor vent and away from fumes from smoking, cooking, candles and other odor-producing items.
Cottons will quickly absorb odors, and fumes will speed up cotton degradation.
Secondly, make sure your wall hanging is not putting pressure on the quilting, especially if it's hand quilting. A properly mounted wall hanging will evenly distribute the quilt weight to minimize wear on the cotton and quilting.
Finally for best protection, have your quilted wall hanging mounted on acid free backing and use a non-glare glass or plexiglass (much lighter to hang) Mount in a protected area away from direct sun.
Charlotte
Hi Shelley,
There are several things you can do to protect a quilted wall hanging.
First, make sure you hang the quilt away from direct light, away from heating sources like a floor vent and away from fumes from smoking, cooking, candles and other odor-producing items.
Cottons will quickly absorb odors, and fumes will speed up cotton degradation.
Secondly, make sure your wall hanging is not putting pressure on the quilting, especially if it's hand quilting. A properly mounted wall hanging will evenly distribute the quilt weight to minimize wear on the cotton and quilting.
Finally for best protection, have your quilted wall hanging mounted on acid free backing and use a non-glare glass or plexiglass (much lighter to hang) Mount in a protected area away from direct sun.
Charlotte
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