NYC Library Lions – finished – 2021.03.21

I peeled both lions off their temporary backing of parchment paper, and fused them each to a 13 x 13 inch piece of background fabric. I basted each quilt top to a piece of batting 12.25 inches square, and straight-line quilted each one with a medium-light coordinating thread.

As required by the exhibit organizers, I mounted each piece onto a 12” x 12” x .5” gallery wrapped canvas. I used Susan Carlson’s technique to attach a continuous edging to the quilt top, as described in this blog post https://susancarlson.com/2017/08/26/hang-it-up/ which describes several methods of hanging and displaying quilts.  I used the same background fabric for the edging fabric.

I positioned the quilt over the wrapped canvas and ensured it was centred and fit snugly. I folded the edging to the back and taped it in place, then stapled it to the frame. In the past I have attached the edging beginning in the middle of each side, then working towards the corners. Sometimes there was some bulk at the corners. So this time, I decided to start with the corners; get them as snug and fitted as possible, then ease in any extra fabric along the sides. That worked very well.

The last step was to finish the back. The exhibit organizers require the backs to be covered with black felt. I made a label and attached it to a square of black felt. I trimmed the felt to a bit smaller than the frame, and applied fusible strips to the edges. I fused the felt back in place, stretching it slightly so it doesn’t sag in the middle. This gives the back a very neat, finished look. I’ll use this technique again.

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