We have had a number of quilt exhibits (and another on the way soon).

The previous poster gave the best overall advice and that is that you must
first examine (or have a conservator examine) the quilt to determine its
stability, etc.  If you would like to speak with our textile Conservator or
technician, I could put you in touch with her.

One of the most common methods, as previously stated, has been to sew
temporary "sleeves" or "loops" onto the backs of the quilts and use
hanging/rod hardware to display them on the wall.

Lately, we have been using a similar method but have been sewing temporary
strips of high quality, velcro to the backs of the quilts (attached to
durable mounting cleats on the wall).  This allows for fairly even
distribution of weight.

But again, I could not re-emphasize the previous poster's point enough:
quilts should only be hung temporarily, for short-term display.

And no one has mentioned light levels, one of the most dangerous enemies of
textiles.

...But let's not digress or "spam."  The original poster requested display
methods and I think we would all agree that temporary sleeves or velcro
would be preferable to framing them.

All the best,

Jeremy T. Chrabascz, Curator of Furnishings
Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites

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