5. Plus, it’s super quick and easy. Thanks everybody. Whether you’re a newbie or seasoned sewist, there’s sure to be something for you to enjoy. A Plexiglas® spacer constructed into the frame. It truly added to it beauty. My only concern would be condensation getting into the area if you have it all closed in plexiglass. Fig. I just use a piece of batting and no backing. Triangle Jitters Quilt Pattern (Download). Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Glass will protect the fabrics from dust that can cause old fabric to age more quickly. 3, Flip the mini back over so that the right side is facing up. For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts, Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions. For a frame ship finish on the back & once finished with adding the artwork, place the fame back side up on a table. I think it adds visual interest; however, if it was a stand alone mini outside of a frame, I would bind the raw edges. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Frames dress up whatever is in them, and will give your small quilts extra importance. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Change ). They're really cool and get lots of ooohs and ahhs from visitors to our home. which cause condensation on the inside of the glass. Pictured in this tutorial is the third Sew Mojo mini quilt in this series. Here’s a not very good photo (ipad) of the picture. I believe there is a plexiglas that is much better for this then glass. Mine has my girl scout patches, high school letters and awards, and patches from all the places I traveled as a child. Once upon a time I worked at a frame shop, so I might suggest staying away from masking tape as it can yellow over time & transfer to card stock & fabric. I found it in a stash of fabric and decided to quilt it up for her, make it into a little pillow and make it truly hers by binding with red and white check (her favourite). Cheers, Great to know!!! P.S. If you make it all the way to the end, I will reward you with a cheat sheet to my favorite frames and where to buy them. I would stitch it to a piece of acid free matboard. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Well done! And, it makes the wee quilt look less ‘quilty’, if you know what I mean. Now that Sew Mojo #1, #2, #3 and #4 patterns are available for download and lots of you are having fun playing around with unconventional lines, composition, rhythm and unity, the finishing step in making these minis is to frame them. Whilst scrummaging around last week I found some hexagon pieces I worked years ago and thought how beautiful they were. Affiliate Disclosure: Quilting Digest is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Enjoy up to 60% off for Cyber Week! Some times Michaels has plexi pieces for the display of sports items and they can be used for quilts. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Always good to get a new perspective. Great! Picture, Apple Baskets, Quilt, Shelf, Wood Frame Under Glass, Primitive Decor, Kitchen Home Decor, Apple Fall Autumn Harvest, BreezyJunction BreezyJunction. Love the quilt under glass. Sign Up for the Newsletter, Get a Free Pattern! I gave a friend a wall hanging and she framed it. The most popular color? was an ideal candidate as it languishes in drawers getting in the way – too good for a placemat and too small for a wall (and I’m not into dinky little ornaments and mats anyway). Before moving back to her house in London she and her husband lived in Wiltshire in the UK, in a gorgeous old rambling country house which she worked on for years and years culminating in the most beautiful home I know. There are 104 quilt under glass for sale on Etsy, and they cost $27.39 on average. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. which cause condensation on the inside of the glass. Does that mean fraying is not an issue with wall hangings? January 8, 2014 at 4:50 pm Reply. In this post I will walk you through each and every step. Hi Suzy, great tutorial. Purchase high-quality backing mat material and UV-protected glass from a frame store or art supply store if your quilt block is heirloom-quality. Mar 3, 2014 - Explore Beth Lewis's board "Framed Quilts" on Pinterest. Never use masking tape to mount anything as it will stain anything it touches. I gave a friend a wall hanging and she framed it. Thanks so much for the info. A little over a year ago I decided to send her a 12 inch pillow for her birthday. which cause condensation on the inside of the glass. Here at SQ you will find free sewing tutorials, product reviews, basic how-to’s, design inspiration, and quilt patterns geared toward you – the chic, modern quilter! Thanks, Michael, for the professional advice . You can currently buy 3 out of the 4 mini quilt patterns in the Sew Mojo series. I can’t believe the detail I went for – aren’t they lovely? I flew out to Denver and filmed Fabric Play: Sewing Mojo Minis so that you could see how fun, fast, and truly liberating these little sewn scraps of fabric can be! Place the mat, with the mini secured to it, face down on the glass. xo. Hello, my fellow Mojo Quilters! etherealuj says: So glad you decided to frame it so it could get the attention it deserves. ( Log Out / Glazing means to fit with glass or glass-like material. Sometimes I recommend products, and if you click on those links, I may earn a small commission. (I may have slipped into some self-affirmations because it's really cold and cloudy here in Chicago and sometimes I just gotta pat myself on the back, you know? You could link them with neutral hexagons, although they look stunning as they are. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsy’s Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. If you frame quilt pieces, you need to put spacer pieces all around the glass so the fabric never touches the glass. The hexagons would look good framed. It cannot be cleaned, and has not been hanging under glass. Glass will protect the fabrics, but your quilting stitches may be easier to enjoy without glass. I’m proud to say that nearly all her beds are covered with my quilts, the tables with my papier mache bowls and ornaments and the kitchen with my blue and white painted china. When I went to see her in London there was my 12 “ piece beautifully framed and on her bedroom wall. Place it in the center of the mat and press down where the masking tape is to secure the mini to the mat. Hmmm lots of food for thought. If it's an antique and means that much to you, then go have it professionally framed. Shop now >. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. ( Log Out / ( Log Out / There has to be air between the glass and the fabric to prevent mildew from forming on the fabric when there are temperature fluctuations (just before and after winter, etc.) A picture framer might sell it to you. See more ideas about Quilts, Vintage quilts, Quilt display. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. You can purchase spacer although it can be hard to find. It looks like your minis in this picture aren’t bound. This post is specifically for you – cause I love you and you're special and crazy talented and that color looks great on you and today is going to be a GREAT DAY! By logging into your account, you agree to our. I’m pleased with the overall result although think perhaps the London version was was better as I like the way it looks as if it is floating on the wall with its pale background and mount compared to my stronger turquoise mount and black frame. I’ve purchased all three downloads and am loving the freedom to explore and create. What a spectacular way to enhance your glorious miniature, Debby! another thing to consider is being able to rotate the quilt so the pull on the seams and quilting is shared. I have been thinking of framing the blocks that missed the cut for mum and dad’s quilt as well. ( Log Out / I don’t! But I wasn't lying. Yes! Indeed it wasn’t just me who thought so, it was profiled in the magazine “Country Homes and Interiors” the year before she moved. A Clever Idea for Using Leftover Triangles, How to Make a Simple Quilt That’s Truly Scrappy, How Your Phone Can Help You Achieve Quilting Goals, Create Better Small Quilts with These Tips, Two Easy Methods for Making Prairie Points, This Easy Flannel Rag Quilt is So Adaptable, 12 Ways Freezer Paper Can Simplify Quilt Making. 6 thoughts on “ Framing Quilts Behind Glass ” Jo says: Love the quilt under glass.