making a design wall question

[Butterfly]

My closet is almost done and I'm about to make a design wall for it. I'm thinking that I will use insulation board and wrap it with flannel. Here's my question. Should I put batting under the flannel? And if so, which kind?

Jess

[BethDurand]

I don't think that you are going to need batt underneath. I made one for a class, so it's very small, but only the insulation board and then the flannel underneath.

Have fun.

[DB]

I wouldn't necessarily waste the money on batting. If you put anything under the flannel I would suggest using the stuff from Joann's, is it Warm and Natural that they carry on the big rolls? That might help save the intergrity of the insulation board in case you end up putting pins in the same place all the time.

Dianne

[newellyn]

Just flannel is plenty. No need for batting. I used gridded flannel which is nice for blocking quilts.

[Judi]

Lynda - great idea with the gridded flannel - is that from JoAnns???

I want to make a couple of these too.... I have the flannel backed tablecloth, but would like them to be more stable.

[Guest Linda S]

Looks like the gals have this one covered (pun intended). I like Lynda's idea of the gridded flannel.

[Sparkle]

Hi Jess,

You can see and read about my design wall at:

http://timberhillthreads.blogspot.com/2010/02/design-wall-monday-or-not.html

It's been up for years. If I could have a bigger design wall---I would? It's the best thing since sliced bread!

[Mrs.A]

My design wall is actually several panels covered in flannel which I spray mounted to the insulation boards before wrapping & stapling. Since you mentioned that your closet is almost done, I wonder if you are using the closet doors for your design wall. That's what I did...mounted several of the covered insulation boards on twin overhead tracks...that way I can spread them all out (if I need a large surface) but can also slide & stack them behind each other when I need access into the storage behind them. Is that making any sense to you? Enjoy your completed studio! Nancy in Tucson

[Butterfly]

Great info! I like the gridded flannel idea. I didn't know there was such a thing. I'll go looking for it. I'm already starting to move stuff in. It will be so nice to de-clutter my studio.

I'll post a pic soon.

Jess

[BobbieJones]

May I suggest that you go onto www.vanishingdesignwall.com and check out the design wall they have to offer. It's really neat - especially if you don't want to have it up all the time.

[LinneaMarie]

I just used a piece of batting. All my block stick just great!

[IQ'd]

I have two (4'X8') sheets of insulation taped together but taped so that in the middle there is a hinge effect. I covered mine with flannel backed tablecloths and adhered them with double sided carpet tape. I can fold them in half so it doesn't take up so much room and so I can move it easier than if I couldn't fold it in half.

[Judi]

Julia - great idea on the hinge!!!! I want to make one in time for a retreat.........

[Liam]

I have a 4' x 8' sheet of insulation board wrapped with a piece of 54" fabric I purchased at Joann's from their clearance bin. That way I didn't have to cut down the insulation board or seam a piece of fabric to fit the width of the board.

[Myrna Ficken]

I just used cotton batting tucked in around the edges of the insulation board

[Primitive1]

I just ordered the vanishing wall thing, I think it is very cool.