Just completed a wall using your directions & your beautiful flannel. I never thought I would have a design wall in the small room where I quilt. Thank you so much!!
I wish I could post a photo of my wall. I love it! I had more then a few pit falls putting it up, but it truly is inspiring to have. The creative juices are flowing. If I ever figure out how to upload a picture I'll send you one!
WOW...just seeing this. I was just at Home Depot today with my husband looking for something to make a design wall and actually saw this exact same insulation board and thought it would be perfect. I just plan to have 2 side by side on the floor leaning against a wall of shelving in my sewing room when in use and then when not in use can just stack them and put them in another room or basement....haven't planned that far ahead yet. Thanks for the tips on securing the flannel covering.
Just now seeing this. Thanks so much for a detailed demonstration with this design wall. Appreciated how you demonstrated placing the flannel on as to avoid wavy lines. Thanks so much for this wonderful tutorial. Also LOVED the blocks you placed on the wall. Beautiful!! would love to learn how to make them. I will be subscribing to your channel. Thanks again!
Hi Glenda, the best way to learn how to make the Applique blocks is to take a course with me! Have you done any Applique? This is all fusible, blanket stitched Applique. Super simple and fun! You can get ny free weekly newsletter and a free mini workshop when you go to my website… SuePellandDesigns.com
Wonderful design wall! I am using a portable one for now, but I see one like this in my future. I see some Tim Holtz fabric in there; that is my favorite.
Thanks for sharing, would love to know how you attached the metal piece to the ceiling and where to get the roller hardware. I have a plan similar to this, perhaps now I have the motivation to complete it. My husband was always my woodworker. He died of Cancer almost 7 years ago, so I do things on my own. Sure miss him.
Hey Linda, tge hardware is standard closet door hardware available from your local home center. It is simply screwed into the ceiling. The rollers are attached to the panels. I used a 1x1/2” wood strip glued to the back of the panel to attach the rollers with screws to the panels. You can absolutely do this yourself. Your husband will be smiling down from heaven watching you be resourceful and independent! And I’m sure you miss him terribly , my heart aches for you. Hugs! Sue
You can use 60 inch wide fabric. Love the idea of lines or grids as long as you make sure to keep the lines straight. You can use thin plywood with quilt batting to make an ironing surface too. With lines, you can make sure you are ironing straight and not curvy fabric.
Also, I do not have a wall that I can use as I am in a very small apt, so you can use those over the door hangers to hang this on the outer of the two sliding closet doors in a bedroom or guest room you turn into a sewing room. My apt is a one bedroom, 438 sq ft, so this is my only option. Agree that you need wood behind to attach to the hangers.
Just thought I'd let you know - Be careful with ironing on the design wall. Insulation board is highly flammable and off-gases toxic fumes when burning. I would never recommend using an iron any way on a design wall. Be safe.
Thank you for the reminder. The key word here is “burning’. By having the flannel and the metallic vapor barrier ( that is already on the bottom insulation board, there is no melting or burning of the insulation. But yes, any time you are working with a hot iron on a cotton covered surface, do be careful! With the design wall vertical on the wall, there is no chance of an accidental fire. My iron rests on a trivet on a non- flammable table.
thanks for the thorough tutorial
You are very clever. I appreciate you shsring these ideas. Thank you
Glad you like them!
Just completed a wall using your directions & your beautiful flannel. I never thought I would have a design wall in the small room where I quilt. Thank you so much!!
Where can I buy that flannel?
I wish I could post a photo of my wall. I love it! I had more then a few pit falls putting it up, but it truly is inspiring to have. The creative juices are flowing. If I ever figure out how to upload a picture I'll send you one!
Send it to sue@suepellanddesigns.com. I would love to see it! So glad you made one. It is so nice to have.
WOW...just seeing this. I was just at Home Depot today with my husband looking for something to make a design wall and actually saw this exact same insulation board and thought it would be perfect. I just plan to have 2 side by side on the floor leaning against a wall of shelving in my sewing room when in use and then when not in use can just stack them and put them in another room or basement....haven't planned that far ahead yet. Thanks for the tips on securing the flannel covering.
Great video. Thank you!
Just now seeing this. Thanks so much for a detailed demonstration with this design wall. Appreciated how you demonstrated placing the flannel on as to avoid wavy lines. Thanks so much for this wonderful tutorial. Also LOVED the blocks you placed on the wall. Beautiful!! would love to learn how to make them. I will be subscribing to your channel. Thanks again!
Hi Glenda, the best way to learn how to make the Applique blocks is to take a course with me! Have you done any Applique? This is all fusible, blanket stitched Applique. Super simple and fun! You can get ny free weekly newsletter and a free mini workshop when you go to my website…
SuePellandDesigns.com
This is great, thanks so much!
Wonderful design wall! I am using a portable one for now, but I see one like this in my future. I see some Tim Holtz fabric in there; that is my favorite.
Me tool! Tim is the best. The salesman is coming today for me to shop his new line. See it all on my website, suepellanddesigns.com.
Thank you for sharing! This is soooo helpful! Thank you! Thank you!
Mama Jo you are most welcome! Share photos of your wall with me! You can e-mail me, sue@suepellanddesigns.com
My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for sharing, would love to know how you attached the metal piece to the ceiling and where to get the roller hardware. I have a plan similar to this, perhaps now I have the motivation to complete it. My husband was always my woodworker. He died of Cancer almost 7 years ago, so I do things on my own. Sure miss him.
Hey Linda, tge hardware is standard closet door hardware available from your local home center. It is simply screwed into the ceiling. The rollers are attached to the panels. I used a 1x1/2” wood strip glued to the back of the panel to attach the rollers with screws to the panels. You can absolutely do this yourself. Your husband will be smiling down from heaven watching you be resourceful and independent! And I’m sure you miss him terribly , my heart aches for you. Hugs! Sue
I used a kitchen electric knife for mine. Cuts quickly and not hard on your g
Hands if you ever need to do it again.
Great idea! Love this.
Do you think I could use a roller blind? Removing original fabric and attaching a flannel curtain?
Great idea, thanks!
I'm glad you liked it Margaret! This works great in my studio.
You can use 60 inch wide fabric. Love the idea of lines or grids as long as you make sure to keep the lines straight. You can use thin plywood with quilt batting to make an ironing surface too. With lines, you can make sure you are ironing straight and not curvy fabric.
Correct. The flannel I like to use only comes in 48" wide so I cut the panels down a bit.
great idea! I do use it as an iron surface. I made a 2 x 2 square. You will see me use it in my BOM videos!
Thanks. I need to know how to get my supples to make this. Do you still have these products?
All the supplies can be found at SuePellandDesigns.com.
Also, I do not have a wall that I can use as I am in a very small apt, so you can use those over the door hangers to hang this on the outer of the two sliding closet doors in a bedroom or guest room you turn into a sewing room. My apt is a one bedroom, 438 sq ft, so this is my only option. Agree that you need wood behind to attach to the hangers.
Great use of space!
Are the squares on the design wall fabric 2” squares? Thanks for the tutorial!
The squares are 2”, but as always with fabric, it is easy for them to get distorted. Try to make the lines straight! Sue
Do you have 2 parallel tracks for the ceiling rollers to go into?
Hi Carol, the closet door set has one track that contains two parallel slots for the rollers. I only had to install one, but it is a double track.
Just thought I'd let you know - Be careful with ironing on the design wall. Insulation board is highly flammable and off-gases toxic fumes when burning. I would never recommend using an iron any way on a design wall. Be safe.
Thank you for the reminder.
The key word here is “burning’. By having the flannel and the metallic vapor barrier ( that is already on the bottom insulation board, there is no melting or burning of the insulation.
But yes, any time you are working with a hot iron on a cotton covered surface, do be careful! With the design wall vertical on the wall, there is no chance of an accidental fire. My iron rests on a trivet on a non- flammable table.
Could you please tell me what type of pins you used? Thanks!
I use T-pins. They are sold for Macrame and I use them with my chalk line to hold the end of the line.
Can I use a staple gun instead of pins
You can try, but I think the staples may pull out of the insulation. if you staple, you can immediately follow with the duct tape.
I was just wondering where you got the wood strips to attach to the back of the panel?
Terri Lloyd these are 1/4” “ x 1” pine strips from the home center or anywhere wood is sold.
Home Depot, Lowes, etc.
You were talking so low during the mounting portion that I could not hear you.
Don't you have a volume control?