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Q. What is the point of spending extra time to sew on a hanging sleeve?
A. Using a hanging sleeve is a safe, secure and least damaging way to hang your quilt. I apply the sleeve just before I bind the quilt. The binding is then applied for extra reinforcement of the sleeve. The quilt will hang with equal weight to distribute the stress and avoid unwanted stretching. On some quilts I also sew a small sleeve at the bottom for a small dowel to be slipped in so the quilt will hang flatter.
Q. Why hang a quilt? Aren't they meant for beds?
A. A major advantage to hanging fiber art beside the aesthetic beauty is the noise reduction from other sources. Wall quilts can make a room feel cozy, quiet and peaceful.
Q. How do you handle negative comments?
A. Most comments that one might construe as being critical or negative are only the view of the person speaking. One needs to consider the motive and situation. Comments by a judge can be viewed as guidelines for improvement.
And if you push the envelope it is almost a guarantee that you will hear put-downs. I put such comments down as ignorance and as such ignore them. Each quilter's path is unique and we need to honor all approaches. I don't expect other people to always understand my work. |
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