Kathrine L Walker wrote:
>
> Thanks to all who replied on my quilt posting.  The accepted method seems
> to be a sleeve and rod, with a slanted panel being the ideal! (wish there
> were enough space!)  This was as I expected! After trips to a variety of
> museums, I now know I will have to replace a large number of velcro
> hangers.
>  But has anyone had any experience with a padded clamp type quilt hanger?
> I suspect that this again might put undue pressure on the fabric, but I
> have noticed them being used.  (Two pieces of wood padded with batting and
> unbleached muslin).
> Kathrine Walker Schlageck, Beach Museum of Art
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I've only seen padded clamps used in department stores where the quilts
are not expected to be hanging for very long and any damage/marking is
the customer's problem. The sleeve technique is also used for carpet
display.