Since we are all spending more time at home, you have more time to work on art projects and crafts. Showcasing the textile artwork you create can add many elements of design and texture to your home, not to mention give all of your projects a place to be admired. We asked experts from New York to San Diego for their best tips on how to display your textile artwork in your home.
Display handmade quilts around your house
We have come so far from the cutesy calicoes to beautiful graduations of color – with digital printing no hue or shade is off-limits. Fabric designs and quilt patterns are as varied as your imagination will take you. Quilts can be used anywhere and everywhere to personalize your home with textile art and show off your style and taste. Think outside the box and drape a seasonal quilt as a table topper, put at the foot of your bed to snuggle your toes, hang a miniature quilt or just one quilt block in an old frame as a piece of art, cut into pieces to make a shawl or simple jacket. – One Quilt Place
Decorate with seasonal fabrics
An easy, no-sew way to display your favorite textile art is to hang a curtain rod and use the curtain rings with clips to attach the fabric. You can hang dishtowels, hankies, fabric, or quilts. Use dishtowels as cafe curtains in the kitchen, or hang a rod to fill in space on a blank wall. The best part is it’s easy to switch out the fabric seasonally, or when you’re ready for something new. – Stitchology
Don’t be afraid to try something new
Don’t be afraid to try something new just because you don’t think it “fits in” with your current decor. If it draws your eye, creates a feeling of joy, or even if it’s just a new, trendy wall hanging that you love, give it a chance. Hang a small macrame plant hanger by your favorite window, try out a cool hand-knitted chunky blanket thrown over your favorite chair, or even a stack of funky handmade crocheted coasters on your coffee table for a little bohemian vibe without changing the entire room. – Addison James Knits
Use yarn as a decoration
Do you have a large fabric or fiber stash waiting to be used? Don’t hide it away in a cupboard or bin. A beautiful basket of yarn can help create a warm, cozy corner in your living area. A beautiful stack of neatly folded fabric can add interest to a bookcase or side table. – Nomadic Knits Knitting Magazine
Don’t forget about your wall decor
Our go-to way to decorate a space quickly and affordably only needs two items. Grab an embroidery hoop and stretch a unique piece of fabric in it. Voila – chic wall hangings to brighten up any room. – The Confident Stitch
Showcase your personal taste
Decorating your home with handmade textile art, such as quilts, can bring a warmth and tactile artistic element to your decor. The options are totally customizable to your personal taste. You could go classic and cozy, or graphic and modern. Better yet, displaying a family heirloom or creating something yourself that’s brand new gives a one-of-a-kind feature as well as a connection to family or personal creativity. – Diary of a Quilter
Decorate with quilts that would otherwise be packed away
If you’re like me, you have a pile of handmade blankets. You or your family and friends have put a lot of work into the textile art and it just doesn’t seem right to pile them away in the closet. My favorite thing to do with these bright-colored items is to hang them on a rustic ladder, painted to match your decor, so you and your family and friends can enjoy them. – Jenn Likes Yarn
Experiment with different colors and textures
Don’t you love a room that is warm and welcoming? Don’t spend a fortune, instead make some stylish floor pillows and play with different colors and textures and make your home personalized and cozy. – Madam Sew
Start with a textile you like, maybe a bold print or interesting texture. Use that fabric to pull colors, scale, and variety into your space. – Modern Domestic
Create a focal point
Hang a quilt or frame quilt blocks to create a focal point. A bonus to displaying quilts is that they absorb sound, a perfect addition to any spare room to help dampen snoring noises from guests. Repairing damaged upholstery using various visible mending techniques (hand embroidery, needlepoint, sashiko) is a great way to increase the life of your possessions and showcase your textile art skills. – Fabricate Studios
Incorporate lace for extra glam
Small free-standing lace designs make an easy embellishment. Sew them in metallics for a glitzy look. Use them as ornaments on trees, apply snowflakes to windows or glass doors with starch, and apply them to battery-operated candles. Add hotfix crystals for even more sparkle. – Lindee G Embroidery
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