Hanging Sleeves

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If you were to ask me what my LEAST favourite part of quilting is, it would be Hanging Sleeves. They are not something I enjoy doing! But sometimes, it is necessary.

I belong to the Boundary Bay Quilt Guild and we have a quilt show coming up next weekend (May 4 & 5). Of course, I entered several quilts and each of them needs to have a hanging sleeve.

Here’s a partial picture of the quilt show’s raffle quilt. It’s a beauty!! You can buy tickets at the show.

About Hanging Sleeves

If you’ve been following me for very long, you’ll know that I highly dislike hand sewing. In fact, after about 10 minutes, my hands are so sore, it’s ridiculous! So my hanging sleeves are put on by machine, or pins.

I know that many of my friends already have their sleeves on and the quilts bagged and ready to go. Not me!! Why do it ahead of time when I can feel under pressure and get them done without delay?

An online friend of mine, Kathleen McMusing had a tutorial YEARS ago for using a blind hem for putting on hanging sleeves. On the 22nd of each month she has a blog post called “Tips and Tutorials.” This past week, she reposted about the hanging sleeve technique using a blind hem. See HERE. She has a plethora of tips and tutorials … so while you’re there, you might want to grab a cup of coffee or tea and spend some time on her site!

The following picture shows me using the Blind Hem stitch to add the hanging sleeve. For the 2nd or bottom row of stitching, I switched to the navy thread so it wouldn’t show on the front. My Oliso iron is awesome for pressing!!! (I received it as part of being an Island Batik Ambassador!)

I used the lint roller to get all the excess lint off the quilt. We are to put a label with our names and phone numbers on the quilt. I’ve just written it on the hanging sleeve. A small piece of paper will have the name of the quilt attached, just below the sleeve.

I tend to be thrifty with fabric, so I re-use the hanging sleeves! Sometimes, they are too long and I just fold them up on the ends. The quilt is going to be hanging and only the people hanging the quilts will see that it’s folded over. Well, I guess you now know as well!

Two done, 4 to go!

All but one of the quilts was made with Island Batik fabrics. They all have Hobbs batting and use Aurifil thread for piecing and most of the quilting.

I will be at the show each day, all day … you can find me vending at Essem Textile’s booth. Stop by to say “hi.”

A Finish!

I did have a finish this week. I showed it on my April Showers Blog Hop post. You can read about it HERE.

One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting!    
Gail 

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18 thoughts on “Hanging Sleeves”

    • Thanks, Jennifer. I rarely put the sleeves on while making a quilt as most of the quilts are baby, lap or larger. Few are destined to be wall quilts … Thank you for faithfully hosting Wednesday Wait Loss!! I’m looking forward to following your blog hop! It’s a beautiful line of fabric!

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  5. Thanks for the mention in your post! I do love that way of putting sleeves on and do reuse mine! Especially the ones for shows that are really bed quilts and not wall hangings. I wish I was closer to see you in person and visit your show.

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  7. I don’t “show” quilts but when I make one for home, I sew the binding on the front, bring it to the back, and sew the binding to the top of the sleeve at the same time sewing a hem stitch with loose stitching so I can “squoosh” it a little when it’s done. That might not be allowed in a show. LOVE your quilts. Thanks, Joan Sheppard – Chicago

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    • Hi Joan, My quilts are usually used as lap quilts or bed quilts, so I don’t want a permanent sleeve. Our show is the local guild, no jury, so I’m sure your squoosh would be appropriate!! Love your last name!! It’s even spelt correctly!!! LOL!!!

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      • Normally I sign in and out with my first name – but this was too good to pass up. My husband’s family was from eastern West Virginia. Might be a couple of them left! 

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