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So I was cruising about on ebay and found this little item which I thought would make an excellent candidate for a small portable design wall....I know most of you are probably rolling your eyes and thinking "tape some flannel on a wall already" I dunno it kinda looks kinda funky steampunk-ish and I like it (Ebay item 251147936721)

Robieks Good idea!

Lisa and all, I saw those design a way pull downs and was impressed with them too. If I could afford it I would probably go with that.... BUT.... I can get a used screen for almost nothing and I already have the flannel/batting and imagination/mechanical ability to repurpose an old screen into something useful and COOL that would otherwise end up in a dump somewhere. The reason I thought a screen would work was that the roller would be more heavy duty than a window shade and be able to support the weight of a quilt....I dunno maybe I'm over thinking it...I'm prone to that

Thanks to everyone for your replies and ideas. Carmen your quilt blocks are just lovely! I looked at that Vanishing design wall and I want something wider than they offer. I think I will try to contact someone at the manufacturer and talk to them about how to re- purpose a used screen. I know that they tape the screen onto the roller but like was mentioned I don't know what kind of room is in the case....maybe the roller can be removed and put in a larger custom made housing hmmmmm.......I'll get back if you all are interested:D

Me and my wild imagination is wondering if anyone has tried making a design wall on a pull down, wall mounted, projector screen?? I wonder if flannel or light weight cotton batting glued to the screen would work and still be able to roll up properly....hmmmmm