Quilts are a work of art worthy to be proudly displayed in your home. Whether you are a maker of quilts or a receiver of a lovely handmade quilt, I think you will agree that a quilt is a beautiful thing. 

Quilters pour their hearts and souls into each quilt they make no matter the size. Each quilt is unique and one of a kind which is what makes them so special. Don't you want to display your quilts rather than stuff them into your linen closet! 

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But how do you display a handmade quilt?

I've put together a great list of ideas I hope will be helpful to you as you decide the best way to display your quilt or quilts. Check them out! Also, be sure to pin this post so you can refer back to it and make sure to follow me so you don't miss any future posts.

10 Creative Ways To Display A Quilt

1 - Quilt Ladder

Hanging a few quilts from the rungs of a ladder is a popular way to display quilts or blankets. Quilt ladders look great and are practical too, making it easy for anyone to take a quilt off of the ladder, snuggle up with it while watching their favorite show or reading a good book then neatly folding it and putting it back on the ladder rung when they are done using it. 

A quilt ladder is the perfect addition to a guest room or family room providing something beautiful to look at that is totally functional too! 

via: blue is bleu

2 - Modern Quilt Rack        

This quilt rack designed and built by Ana White serves two purposes - first as a quilt rack and secondly as a functional piece of furniture to put drinks on, decor or serve as a entry way catchall. 

Are you a DIY'er? If so you are going to love that this amazing modern quilt rack from Ana White.com comes with complete plans to build your own any costs next to nothing to make! 

via: Ana White

3 - Reclaimed Window Quilt Display

I love finding new ways to use old things like old windows. Using an old window to display a mini quilt or a large quilt block is one way to breathe new life back into it. I'm sure you could easily find an old window at a garage sale or salvage yard, clean it up and use it as a quilt display. You can even change out the quilts for different holidays and seasons too!

Check out this amazing quilt display idea from Carried Away Quilting! I love how she used a wide piece of neutral colored fabric to wrap around the length of the window frame and then clipped mini quilts to the fabric. 

via: Carried Away Quilting

4 - Hanging Quilt Headboard

Using a quilt as a headboard in a guest room or even a child's room is a wonderful way to display a quilt. All you need to do is mount a drapery rod and then hang the quilt over it. For full instructions on how to do this check out Good Housekeeping.com.

via: Good Housekeeping

5 - Quilt Cabinet        

There are so many different options of quilt cabinets that all come with varying price points. If you are looking for an economical budget friendly option how about turning an old gun cabinet into a quilt cabinet? Home Comfort and Love did exactly that and now uses the old gun cabinet as a great place to display quilts made by her grandmother and great grandmother. 

via: Home Comfort and Love

6 -  Quilt Table Topper

I love the idea of displaying a quilt as a table topper. I don't mean using the quilt as a table cloth but rather as a topper when you aren't using your kitchen table. If you have a formal dining room that you don't use often but have a dining table in it this would be a perfect way to display a quilt! 

via: Bear Creek Quilting Company

7 - Quilt Hanger Mounted On A Wall

This is one of my favorite ideas of creative ways to display a quilt. A quilt hanger mounted to any wall instantly turns the your quilt into a piece of wall art! This is a perfect idea for that hard to decorate small wall in any room of your house.

via: Lisa Bongean / Primitive Gatherings

8 - Quilts In A Basket

Fold your quilt in half and roll it up then tuck it into an antique basket, tin tub or even an old milk crock. By rolling the quilt it allows for you to see some of the beautiful colors and patterns on the quilt. This kind of display would look lovely next to a fireplace or in a reading nook. My favorite is this extra large woven basket. 

9 - Coat Rack Quilt Display

Coat racks can be used for more than coats. Mount a rustic (or modern) coat rack on any wall and hang your favorite handmade quilts from the hooks. I love how this display gives your wall a pop of color and texture through a variety of quilts. 

10 -  Quilt Frame TV Cover

Having the option to "hide" your wall mounted TV when not in use might seem appealing especially if the TV doesn't quite fit with your room's decor. A quilt frame TV cover is the perfect solution to temporarily covering your TV when not in use. Guess what? You can make your own for next to nothing easily! Full instructions can be found at House Louise. 

via: House Louise

Beginner Quilt Project

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If you are new to quilting I have a great tutorial for a simple starter quilt called a rag strip quilt I know you can make! Once you build your confidence you can start working your way into some more difficult quilt blocks. Quilting is such a rewarding and satisfying craft. I find it relaxes me and lets me express myself in an artistic and practical way. 

Another great way to expose yourself to new quilt blocks to try without having to do all the leg work yourself like matching fabric is to subscribe to a monthly quilt club. Annie's Creative Quilter's Fabric Club sends you a fully stocked kit each month with step-by-step instructions, video links, fabric and patterns so all you have to do is start sewing. Here are some fabulous projects they offer through their monthly quilting kit club that I think are so amazing!

Annie's Creative Quilter's Fabric Club

Annie's Creative Quilter's Fabric Club

Helpful Supplies For The Beginner

There are some must have supplies every quilter (and sewer) needs to get started. I put together a post on must have supplies for the beginning sewer that I think applies, for the most part, to a beginning quilter. I hope this is helpful for you as you get started quilting and sewing. I know this list was helpful when I first started out!

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