When I am photographing a quilt for a quilt show submission, when I am auditioning where I want to hang a quilt or mini quilt, or even when I am photographing a quilt outside in low breeze conditions, I like to use painter’s tape to hold up my quilts.
Tape Hanging Method
First, I run a piece of tape along the upper and lower edges of the quilt. Then, I make many small “rolls” of tape to stick along the first line of tape that was pressed firmly into the quilt.
Tape Hanging Method
I have found that for mini quilts, this is often all I need to secure the quilt to the wall for many months. Note that I am using the delicate painter’s tape from the hardware store. I have not had any issues with residual tape stickiness being left behind on my quilts. I do feel a bit like a “yoga spider” when I do the dance to hang a larger quilt on a wall using this method on my own, but with a bit of persistence and planning, it has been a very non invasive way to temporarily tack my quilts up for photographic purposes.
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Okay thanks for this.. I’ve just been trying to get little rolls to stick to the quilt — but it hasn’t been working. never thought of putting a long bit on first. I’ve put off taking pics of a few things because I couldn’t get them to stick! I’ll have to try it tomorrow! I hope i can find my tape !
Painters tape is definitely handy for lots of quilting needs!
Well aren’t you clever! Great tip, thanks.
Good tip. I recently discovered the merits of using the “blue” tape.
Good tip, Yvonne! I usually use thumbtacks! Or if it’s just a flimsy, I’ll slap some pretty Washi tape across the corners.
Love that tip! Thanks for sharing!
This is exactly why I need to run out and get more blue tape, mine went missing and I’m sure I’ll find it after I buy a new roll. It’s so handy to use cause it’s strong enough with the residue! I love your technique with the strip and the multiple loops. Know how I know you have an engineering background? 🙂
What a great tip! This is going to come in so handy. Thanks so much! 🙂
Thanks for another great idea! I have a small wall hanging to try it on
Great tip!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
I totally used double sided tape to put up a tiny mini quilt someone gave me. Painter’s tape is a good idea, I’ll try that next time (also I’ve run out of double sided tape).
Perfect, I’m almost at a point where I want to hang my mini quilts and I’ve been wondering how best to ‘audition’ them on the wall.
The extra piece of tape is brilliant! Thanks for sharing.
Great idea, thanks!
I have tried tape before and it never seems to hold up, I never have tried the piece of tape across the back first though, I am going to have to try that.
Excellent idea! I like that blue tape, as it doesn’t leave any residue behind.
How have I not thought of that before?! thanks for sharing – this will definitely improve how I approach quilt photos
I really need to stop neglecting my blog reading so I don’t miss your great tips! I learn so much from you. Thanks for sharing!
I love this! I never thought of the extra rolls of tape… I use the frog version of it as I couldn’t get it to hold up well, but you use extra force! haha. I still have plenty of this blue left… I need to get to hanging. You do have great tips!
The trick is the first strip you put down; I hope it is helpful for you, too!
What a good idea!! Thank you.