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Home / Featured Tutorials / ::Quilt Design Wall Tutorial Revamp::

::Quilt Design Wall Tutorial Revamp::

January 26, 2016 By Katie

In our old digs my design wall was limited to ONE.  Now with the studio I have my own padded room;)

I had one wall space left that I was told needed a bumper to protect the wall from ambitious pressers yielding an iron;)  I also had two smaller pieces of cut insulation board that together fit the space perfectly.

SEW KATIE DID:Build a quilt design wall

Here’s a basic tutorial on how I construct my quilt design walls.  You can access how I created the quilter’s pressing station here.

SUPPLIES:

  • (1 and/or 2) 1″ Insulation board (you can pin into this surface and cut to size).
  • (1) washed and dried flannel sheet (Sheets eliminate seams.  Measure your insulation board surface area and compare to sheet dimensions.  You’ll need about 3″ extra per side to wrap around the board.  I buy my sheets here).
  • (6) 3″ Screws per board
  • (6) Finishing Washers per board
  • (6) Anchors per board (optional)
  • Roll of Gorilla Tape
  • Staple Gun with 3/8″ or longer staples

Cut board to size if needed.

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I don’t think it really matters which side of the board you cover, but I do tape the boards together on the side that will be against the wall.  I secure the boards with horizontal strips of tape and then run a vertical strip down the length.

Cut your flannel to about 3″ larger than board dimensions.  Get rid of the hems if you don’t need the extra inches of flannel to cover your board size.  Hems might cause you grief when it comes to stapling, especially in the mitered corners.  Another option is to go with longer staples.

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I alternate sides when stretching and taping flannel.  It’s like pin basting a quilt.  You do want it very taunt.  I believe in lots of tape as you can see.

SEW KATIE DID:Quilting Design Wall corner

I just kind of go with what seems to be working when it comes to mitering the corners.

If you need some hand holding on the stapling and mitering steps, Martha and Anna Maria Horner show you how in a video here.  Once you’ve over-taped, start stapling into the tape AND flannel.

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Tada!  Can’t see any of that ugly from the front;)

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Take your snips and cut a hole in the location you want your screws to go through.

SEW KATIE DID/Design Wall Tutorial

At this point I go get Jefe because he knows where all the electric is.  Someone also suggested the use of heavy duty velcro for attachment.

Drill the holes where you see fit, place the anchors and screw in the screws using the washers for a nice finish.

I’m off to use mine!  Happy week Peeps;)


SEW KATIE DID/Layered Design Wall

No room for a permanent quilt design wall?  Then check out my tutorial on a dual layered roll-up one design wall that can easily be stored under a bed.

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  1. gardenymph says

    January 26, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    The perfect tutorial for sharing! Thanks!

    • sewkatiedid says

      January 26, 2016 at 4:10 pm

      Thanks Jennifer, hope you make one!

  2. Liz says

    January 26, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    Thanks very much!!!

    • sewkatiedid says

      January 26, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      You’re very welcome Liz!

  3. svetlana says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    Your design wall looks fantastic, Katie. So sleek and stylish. Perfection for sure.

  4. De baker says

    January 26, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    What is the gray you use, with the quilt on the wall thanks

    • sewkatiedid says

      January 27, 2016 at 10:44 am

      It’s the sheet that is what is listed in the link.

  5. arisoynazan says

    January 27, 2016 at 2:39 am

    Good job. Woww Perfect.

  6. De baker says

    January 27, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    Sorry, not the sheet, but the gray like fabric that is part of the block

    • sewkatiedid says

      January 28, 2016 at 8:45 am

      Hi De, That’s yarn dyed Essex linen. I think the color is black.

  7. Alice says

    January 28, 2016 at 12:04 am

    Much better than clothespins, string, safety pins, and straight pins!

    • sewkatiedid says

      January 28, 2016 at 8:43 am

      haha, for sure!

  8. Dena says

    January 28, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    Wonderful instructions and an amazing quilt, I just love it!!!!

    • sewkatiedid says

      January 29, 2016 at 11:30 am

      Thanks Dena. Maybe the quilt will finally see a finish now that it’s up.

  9. Nima says

    January 31, 2016 at 12:01 am

    Dear Katie, I love your work and a great inspiration to try new projects. I am still new to sewing but one day I want to sew like you 🙂

    I have nominated you for the 3-day Quote Challenge. There is no obligation to take part in the challenge if you don’t have the time or the desire to do it. You will find the details at the end of the post. Thank you!

    https://nimasonti.wordpress.com/2016/01/30/festive-foam-wall-decal/

  10. 'chele says

    April 29, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    Katie, your design wall idea worked perfectly for me with only a few modifications. Thank you for sharing the idea and the instructions. I raved about it publicly so much that I agreed to demonstrate it to the Keuka Quilters on Monday evening this week (in the heart of the Finger Lakes of New York state). I’m sharing the link to your blog with many and singing your praises. Love your stuff.

    • sewkatiedid says

      April 30, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      You’re the best;) Thank you and have fun with your demo.

  11. Treasa Heavey says

    September 26, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    Thanks

    I hope to turn a bed room com dog room + fabric room in to a sewing room I will need a design will post when Finished
    Treasa

    • Katie says

      September 28, 2016 at 7:22 am

      Would love to see it!

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