Quilt Framing

My love of crafting came about because I was blessed with a Grandma that loved to quilt, crochet, and sew. My Grandma did her best to make sure that everyone in our very large family had homemade treasures made special by her for us. I was the youngest in our family yet, I still received countless homemade quilts and other wonderful homemade treasures.

My Grandma has been gone quite awhile now. Some of the beautiful quilts that she spent so much loving time on are showing the wear of years of use. Framing portions of these quilts was the best way to give them new life and keep them displayed proudly in my home.

Quilt framing is an easy craft project that you can use to rescue frayed quilts and other homemade items that are past their shelf life. I framed the quilt pictured with this article and layered other doilies and even a sewing needle on top to make this craft project unique and special. Here are some tips and instructions to help you make your own framed quilt.

Items Needed For Quilt Framing
1. A deep picture frame
2. Quilt or quilt pieces
3. Other homemade items to layer over the quilt
4. Scissors
5. Double faced clear tape
6. Pencil or pen and paper

Layering Inside The Frame
The first thing you will want to do is cut your quilt or quilt pieces to fit nicely inside your frame. The best way to do this is to take out the paper that comes inside of most frames. Lay your quilt out flat and cover the section you want to frame with your paper. Use your scissors to cut the quilt using your paper as your guide.

You might also want to cut several patch pieces of your quilt to layer over the solid piece that you will use in your frame. Cut small sections into circles or squares to layer over your background. Keep these pieces at a size where they will only cover a small section of your background quilt. Be sure to use the most vibrant portions of your quilt to add as much color as possible.

Now, you will want to cover the backing of your frame with your quilt. Use the double faced tape to secure the edges as you fold them over the backing. The double faced tape can also be used to attach quilt pieces and other homemade items that you want to layer on top of your quilt section. You might want to include a needle and thread that was used to make the quilt or any buttons that have a special memory for you.

Finishing Touches
It is a great idea to find some other items that remind you of the person that made the quilt you are framing. Remember to look for anything that you can use a small section of lace from. Add the lace either in patches on top of your quilt or you can also use it as a border around the edge of your frame.

Quilt framing is a craft that is great for honoring and saving the work of other craft enthusiasts in your life. Be sure to take the time to write out a note explaining who made the quilt and why it is special to you. Add your note to the back of your frame or even layer it into one corner of your work so that everyone can read about the piece.

Framed quilts can be displayed anywhere in your home. They look great in bedrooms, living rooms, and even hallways. Be sure to use portions of your quilts that have colors in them that will compliment the furnishings in the room where it will be displayed.

When I finished the framed quilt pictured with this article, it was hung in my bedroom beside a chair that was inherited from my family. The two pieces seem to compliment each other perfectly. The quilt was way beyond repair yet, it looks absolutely beautiful framed and hanging on my wall. I think my Grandma would be proud.