How To Frame A Patchwork - Mini Fabric Art on Display

Have a look at how to frame a patchwork for display on the wall. It's a great DIY way to use fabric as wall art. If you love patchwork and sewing mini quilts but wish to prevent them from gathering dust on the wall, have a look at this easy how-to. It's an affordable way to get your creative projects on display. Or turn them into lovely DIY gifts for your friends.

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You can use picture frames to put your beautiful fabric scraps on display. This way, you can create the perfect gift, or decorate your home like a pro.

I'm not a quilter. But I do love my fabric scraps, and last time I started putting them randomly together because my fabric-scraps storage box was getting full. This mini patchwork came out of the sewing machine.

I loved the process of sewing (improvisation, yey!) and I loved how it turned out as well. Instead of grabbing a little piece of batting and white cotton for backing to bind it, I searched for a little frame. You see the rest of the story here.

Supplies Needed:

• a picture frame. Use affordable, ready made frames.
• your patchwork or mini quilt
• optional: double-side tape
• tools: scissors, screwdriver, ruler, pencil
• iron and a pressing board - make this diy ironing board

Note on where to get frames: I'm a huge fan of Ikea frames! Ikea always has a great range of affordable frames, modern or traditional ones. You can even stock up on those when discounted. I purchased a ton of adorable Fanaholm frames when I found out they were to be discontinued. I've still got a bunch of them unwrapped, and many many many more in use already! If you want something similar, Ikea Virserum picture frame, and the Söndrum is so cute too!

HOW TO:

1) Disassemble the frame. Take off the backing, the glass and any other layers. Make sure the glass front is free of any stains or dust - you might need to wipe it first.

2) Decide on how you'd like your patchwork to be oriented in the frame. Experimenting is safe at this point 🙂

3) You may never see this again, but yes, I decided to cut up a piece of patchwork to make the beautiful part stand out. Personal preferences 🙂

The more usual way to frame a patchwork would be finding a frame big enough to have the entire piece intact. And this is what an avid quilter would probably do. A lovely, finished quilting block should never need to be cut.

Give it another press if needed. I decided to press all seam allowances open to make the patchwork as flat as possible. I like to keep my diy tabletop ironing board close by, so I don't need to get up when sewing together tuny patchwork pieces.

Here's also a sneak peek into a few of my other scrap busting projects. Many many more hiding behind the camera, so stay tuned for more!

 

BONUS TIP: Hang your patchwork somewhere out of direct sunlight to avoid the fabric fading. Any decoration with fabric on it, you'll always want it out of direct sunlight!

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