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Installation is easy!
Click on [show me!] to see how-to photos for each installation step. You may also view our 2-minute QNNTV demo to see just how easy it is!

Installation Instructions

  1. Measure width across the top of the quilt from side to side. (Example 50 inches) [show me!]
  2. Lay the quilt sleeve out and cut sleeve length to 1” less than the measurement of the quilt top width. (Example 49 inches) [show me!]
  3. Turn each end of the sleeve in ¼” toward the inside of the tube [show me!] and press with hot iron [show me!], then turn in again ¼” and press again (the sleeve should now be approximately 48 inches long). [show me!]
  4. Top stitch the circular hem to finish off both ends. (Do not sew the sleeve ends closed, you should still have a tube of fabric) [show me!]
  5. FOR QUILTS WITH A BINDING THAT HAS NOT YET BEEN ATTACHED (click to expand)
    1. With the gusset or “v-shaped” pleat running along the top edge of the sleeve, center the sleeve across the top of the back side of the quilt, down about 1/8” from the top edge. Ensure the colored seam on the back of the sleeve is lying on the quilt back, so not to show. Pin in place until attached. [show me!]
    2. Hand or machine stitch along the top edge of the sleeve, ensuring that you are stitching only the back side of the “v-shaped” pleat to the quilt. The front or protruding side of the “v-shaped” pleat is where the rod will be inserted. Also, be sure to keep the seam attaching the sleeve within ¼” of the top edge of the quilt. This will ensure seam coverage by the binding. [show me!]
  6. FOR QUILTS WITHOUT A BINDING, OR BINDING HAS ALREADY BEEN ATTACHED (click to expand)
    1. With the gusset or “v-shaped” pleat running along the top edge of the sleeve, center the sleeve across the top of the back side of the quilt, down about 1 inch or less from the top edge. Ensure the colored seam on the back of the sleeve is lying on the quilt back, so not to show. Pin in place until attached. [show me!]
    2. Hand stitch the top edge of the sleeve to the quilt, ensuring that you are stitching only the back side of the “v-shaped” pleat to the quilt. The front or protruding side of the “v-shaped” pleat is where the rod will be inserted. The stitching should go through to the batting only, ensuring not to stitch through to the front of the quilt, as it may show. [show me!]
  7. Hand stitch the lower edge of the sleeve to the quilt backing [show me!], and if you want, stitch down only the back side of the ends of the sleeve that are touching the quilt backing. This will eliminate the possibility of inserting the rod behind the sleeve by accident. [show me!]
  8. A sleeve may also be attached to the lower, back edge of larger quilts to keep the quilt hanging flat along the bottom as well.
  9. You are now ready to insert the rod for hanging your beautiful quilt or wall hanging. The sleeve may also be used to display rugs, tapestries, and other fabric wall art. [show me!]

Note: This sleeve has been designed to meet the required regulation size of 4” finished for all quilt shows. The patented gusset feature allows the quilt to hang flat.

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