Friday, January 9, 2009

Ladder of quilts



It has been a while since I last showed you the ladder that my DH made for me.

It has been painted and a few quilts thrown on it just to give you an idea of how it turned out. This is not the space it will eventually find a home ….. I just wanted you to see it finished.
Now, this ladder was easy to make. No nails or staples or glue! Just primed and painted and that is what is holding this whole piece together …. just primer and paint in the grooves to keep the rungs in place! It is possible down the road that I may have to do some repairs; but we’ll see how long it lasts like this.
Enjoy!

20 comments:

Belvie said...

Lovely place to display those quilts. I see a little of my favorite color....blue!

Donna said...

great ladder -- I have a wood one in my garage that was really a ladder that I keep meaning to psand and paint and use, but haven't got to it yet. THe rungs feel a little narrow on it, but beggars can't be choosers :-)

Anonymous said...

I love the ladder. Hhmmm, I wonder if I could convince someone (like my son) to make one of those for me???

Joyce said...

What a nice way to display your quilts.

Carrie P. said...

Your quilts are beautiful. My daughter bought me a bamboo ladder several years ago. I keep mine in my living room.

Unknown said...

A ladder like this is something that is on my wish list.

Teresa said...

Looks great! I would love something like that but not sure where I would put it.

Cathi said...

That is such a great idea. Love the look!

Nancy said...

Great idea! Thanks for posting the photos. And it looks especially good with all those blue quilts on it!

Maggi said...

What a brilliant way to display your quilts

*karendianne. said...

"Just like that" you create a smile with this! It has such a good feeling.

Liz said...

What a great idea. Especially the no nails etc very ingenious.
You will have to show the quilts in full now. I am intrigued to see them what little bits I see look beautiful.

Karen said...

What a wonderful way to display your quilts. Right now, my quilts, not on display are laying over a chair. This would be a perfect way to display them in my familyroom. Thanks for the great idea.

Tanya said...

What a great, great idea! You could get your husband to take orders! A little hard to ship one to Japan but I need one of those in my house! I'll drop a hint to my hubby!

julieQ said...

What a wonderful gift from dear husband! I also received a quilt rack for Christmas and love it!

Phyllis said...

OMGosh - I love the quilt ladder! I always wondered what I'd do if I actually complted more than a couple of quilts and this is the perfect solution.

Thanks for sharing!

maria said...

Hi,

It is so beautiful.

Could your husband explain exactly how he made it?

Thanks,
Maria

Julia said...

Lovely place to display those quilts...now that's what I need for my quilts..
Julia ♥

Heike said...

What a great idea. I'm going to show it to my husband and perhaps..................;oD.

Unknown said...

be aware that wood will damage fabric because it contains, and releases, acids. The acidity causes brown spots to appear on the fabric over years. I'd recommend visiting a museum supply house to find a metallic iron-on product that will block the acidity, or find a polyeurethane [spelling is wrong--sorry] that blocks acidity [two such products are made by one company, whose name I've long forgotten], or pad the rungs with towels and then change out the towels every month or so. I'd recommend washing the towels in quilt soap before using them. This is all from a museum curator's perspective. Enjoy!