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I recommend it, knowing that it’s not a totally perfect product. I like that I can move it around my sewing studio as needed, and I really like that once I’m finished I can hide it so that I don’t have to stare at a wall covered in batting. I’ve gotten really fast at putting it up and taking it down.

I realize the designer wanted it to break down completely into a small bag, but I expected it to “pop into place” rather than make me feel like I’m assembling a tent.īottom line: I still like mine.

Basically, I think for the price point, it could have been designed better. It probably took me 15 minutes to assemble the first time, and now, about 4 minutes later I have it up. The first time you pull it out of the bag you are going to think, “You’ve got to be kidding me.” It’s a bunch of tiny black poles and a piece of white flannel. My blocks always stick, however if my ceiling fan is cranked higher than a gently breeze – blocks be flying. Once I get it all set up, mine is surprisingly sturdy, however I do understand the review that blocks don’t stick super well to it. What’s new? 😉 Overall, yes, I still really like it and it still serves it’s purpose well. Great question and I have a lot of opinions. Cover a closet door, or the door to the room, with flannel or batting, and you’re good to go! Use a door: This can be a great use of space if you have a smaller craft room or quilting space in your home.I just bought myself one and you can see it pictured below. Treat yourself to a nice design space - its very.

Buy an actual, commercial design wall: These exist! This one is inexpensive, removable and very transportable (for retreats and stuff.) If you can make a larger investment, this one has great structure (so it's not flapping about when the ceiling fan turns on) and is also collapsible. Design wall flannel grid is back in stock This is what we use on our classroom design walls and is recommended by Kaffe Fassett for his classes.

Secure a flannel-backed vinyl tablecloth to your wall, flannel side-out: If you do it right, this can be a great option if you want to be able to remove and roll up your wall in case, you know, you’re having company over and pretending you have more interests than just quilting.

Use foam-board, with or without cloth covering: If you are someone who actually likes the idea of pinning fabric up, go for foam board! It’s really easy to get pins in and out, and it’s a great lightweight option.

I recommend neutral colors because trying to evaluate your quilt blocks against a background of pink stripes can be kind of confusing.

Cover a thin composite board with neutral-colored flannel: Flannel is another one of those ‘sticky’ fabrics, and it’s relatively inexpensive.