I have this large red wings rug and I would like to hang it on the wall. It is 49.5 by 69.75 and I am having a hard time figuring out what to do with it.
make your own frame sometimes its better to just do things yourself
Rugs and quilts are often hung on walls by stitching a sleeve onto the back, you then slip a dowel or rod behind it and hang it from that. Sleeves are a good way to hang this type of item because it supports the weight evenly and the piece won't sag. When I hang quilts I make a muslin sleeve about four inches wide the length of the quilt. I then hand stitch it to the top back of the quilt. A rug will be heavier, so you may need heavier fabric than muslin, maybe canvas, and you might want to use heavy duty or even buttonhole thread. I try to keep my stitches from going through to the front of the quilt, and I always stitch carefully so I can remove the stitching and sleeve without damaging the quilt. Good luck!
