While we visited with Paula Pahl, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum for our online interview, we also asked for a few tips on the best ways to display quilts. She shared these hints with us...

• ALL LIGHT DAMAGE IS IRREVERSIBLE. Both sunlight and artificial light will cause fading. Always keep light levels low.
• Keep the quilt a safe distance from any bulb so the heat will not damage the fibers.
• The best way to display (or store) a quilt is on an unused bed.
• If hanging a quilt is preferred, display it for only six months at a time.
• When hanging a quilt, use a method that will distribute the weight over the entire width of the quilt. Sew a four inch wide tube or sleeve of fabric along the top edge on the back of the quilt and stitch through all layers of the quilt every inch or so.
• NEVER USE NAILS, PINS, OR STAPLES TO HANG A QUILT.

The museum’s website has a wealth of information on quilt care, storage, documentation and more. Be sure to visit often!