DIY Design Wall // TUTORIAL!

[@AYoung-ye4co]

Thank you for this Great tutorial! I made 2 with the poster boards, one flannel (2x3) and one with batting (3x5). I used spray Basting Adhesive to hold the fabric down until I flipped the board to duck tape. I trimmed them both with cute bias tape. I live the finished product! *If I make another large board, I would not apply the trim as the logistics of glueing was both tricky and tedious. ** The Felt holds cotton fabrics just fine, and I find the batting able to hold thicker the fabrics.

[@erica_arndt]

good to know, thanks for sharing! And yes, you can use spray adhesive too!

[@caro4359]

I did a design wall as well few months ago by using an outside tablecloth with flannel at the dollar store instead of using batting!

[@Charlie-cz3jh]

I did the same thing. However the new tablecloths at Dollar Tree don't have very much flannel on the back of them so they won't hold hardly any weight at all now.

[@caro4359]

@@Charlie-cz3jh well, mine works properly!

[@cheryleaston6820]

Great Idea. I have an old vinyl table cloth ftom Joanns, maybe its a little more hefty? Lol.

[@HKYMOM8]

New quilter here! Thank you for this. I have seen many videos with people using their walls and I couldn't figure out how and why. Looks like this will make quilting life easier. You are very talented. Thanks again.

[@nicoleowens9754]

I LOVE your tutorials!!! They are clear and to the point. Thank you so much for sharing your talent!

[@ericacameron2282]

Command strips! Perfect idea and can easily relocate if needed!

[@pegyounger3998]

I used to have a huge design wall….but now am an apartment dweller….I am hoping I cam make this idea work for me. Simple, and the binding edge makes it look very professional.

[@cheryllundell961]

How clever with the binding. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@karinalama3753]

nice partner you find to help! thanks for the tutorial!

[@StitchingisElementary]

Very cool! It's like a giant Lori Holt design board! Thanks!

[@lisakuehn6436]

Thanks. Loved this. No holes in the wall.

[@carolinewalker4012]

Thank you, looks fantastic and simple. I'll be making one soon!!

[@kathypaulsen3942]

I’ve used a flannel sheet pinned up on my wall for a few years and it has served me well, but a nice finished look like this would look more finished!

[@AuntDi2]

I love the binding! It really adds a cute touch!

[@harbourcolour]

This is a really pretty design wall, and I think I could actually make it! Thanks so much for showing us how.

[@jeangeorge3143]

Your directions are wonderful

[@hoguejp]

Great for educational spaces too! If you put cotton fabric on the back of laminated sheets of paper, it will stick to a design wall. I made a design wall/board years ago and I use it to homeschool my kids!

[@KumaSews]

Nice! Giant Lori Holt design board! I love it!!!

[@lynnslosson5937]

I did something similar, without the binding. I love my design wall. It is big enough for a twin to full size quilt.

[@jillhiben3431]

I've been looking for ideas for a design wall. This one is perfect! It's pretty as well as being functional. Thank you!

[@pjserge2579]

I have made several of these in different sizes. Thanks, for the tip on the larger size for the wall! 😊👍

[@donnamatoi5256]

What a clever idea, thanks so much for sharing this, I just so happen to have an extra foam board begging to be used! ❤️❤️❤️

[@deemac6142]

Me to. Going to start now... woohooo

[@mandib27]

i love this!!! what a great idea for my new room thanks.

[@veronicapeters1328]

Excellent idea! I made a smaller one, now ready for a larger one. Thanks for the video!

[@bonniepleasants3309]

Mine 2 that I made turned out awesome Thankyou so much

[@C12133]

Great tutorial so thank you for sharing!! I now need to talk my hubby into knocking one wall down in my sewing room. I need more room!!!😩 Maybe a SheShed with heat and air!!😆Okay, enough dreaming, back to my real life!!😆 Thanks, Erica!!!

[@jennifer7a6]

I got all the supplies this weekend to make mine 🤩🤩

[@darylcatherineholt7852]

Thank you. I purchased so Krelon spray adhesive and will give it a try as well as hot glue the edges. That makes a lot of sense of the binding.

[@MsTequilaSheila]

Just made some bitty boards for my cross stitch…never thought of making a super sized one to hang on the wall. 😊

[@sandramcinnis-fibreinsanity]

I love these design boards! Lori Holt is the OG of these boards and I’ve made tons of smaller ones. So helpful when making quilt blocks! Great tutorial Erica!

[@nanettejernigan7338]

I need this! Thank you so much for sharing to your followers!

[@estherh.1508]

I just made a small one for my cross stitch bag…you made the big size look easy!

[@amylynn1345]

Very cool……I am really wanting to make a design wall….thanks for the tutorial ❤️

[@karenmcd333]

Thank you!

[@emarie7591]

Yay Erica look at you!!! Congrats on nearly 250K subscribers. And videos like this are exactly why. I love how you did this project … definitely my fave of all the vids I’ve seen of how to do a project board. Now I can finally do it! You are the best hun🤗

[@erica_arndt]

Awe, thanks so much! :)

[@Reneetillman1]

I just redid my sewing room and was needing to redo my board and this is a super great idea thank you so much

[@cherylherrera6917]

Thank you I don't know if I have the wall space but I would love to try doing that

[@nataliepaterra5955]

Great tutorial! Thanks so much. I had to laugh as you described your previous design wall as that's exactly what I have at the moment 😄

[@tracywilliams5779]

Thanks for your idea's, I like it and I might just make one. And your quilt blocks are beautiful.

[@karenlea5292]

Another very useful idea! And cute.

[@LoveYourDIY]

Thank you so much for this tutorial on an affordable design wall. I’ve watched a couple videos this morning and all of the others would have been pretty pricey. I’m new to quilting so this was wonderful.

[@erinduffin1705]

Thanks for the video I was thinking of making a design wall, I need something that can be stored away when not in use and I think this would be perfect. I like that you used the folding foam boards.

[@RebeccaStokes-g6t]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you!

[@janehebert5254]

Super clear instructions/video! Thank you

[@jadearellano7686]

Wow i love it its so pretty!

[@dmaxwell10686]

Love this idea!!!

[@susanspratling]

You are very talented, love your idea for the design board

[@susanbacon8478]

I love this and will be making a couple very soon. As soon as I finish the weekend tote bag that you designed.

[@levanaspencer9599]

Thank you 🧡❤️💛

[@debbulgrin4066]

So pretty!!!

[@kimwinn7813]

I love it. I will try this soon

[@vickylongcrier2376]

Love it! I made my own too! Super simple and light weight!

[@cheryldavis1268]

Great idea, Thank you very much

[@pebblem4612]

Thanks for a great tutorial

[@helenhernandez9721]

excellent project, very easy, well explained, I loved it 🥰!!!!

[@joanbarker6581]

That was a great video, loved it,thanks.

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Great idea! Thank you for sharing this!

[@carolinelogue6071]

I will definitely make one of these if not more. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@ladybugjan]

I just made this today for my sewing room and I just LOVE it!

[@deannaelsen4665]

Thank You very much for this video. 👍🙏🐱

[@janetbranch1532]

Thank you. Very helpful!

[@barriestanton4827]

great idea thanks

[@angelakaymcglasson]

Sure wish I would’ve seen this before I ordered the quilt on the wall from Missouri Quilts.

[@terrimcfarland1152]

Great tutorial love it !

[@scrappingaudess]

This is awesome, love it!

[@jmbaus]

Thank you, this was so easy and helpful.

[@HookedOnApplique]

Love this!!! Will definitely be making these in my new sewing room!

[@kathyaschenbach8081]

Love this thank you! I think I will make some smaller ones,!

[@fabricandflowers83]

I looooooove it!!!!

[@angelabatterman6381]

Great idea Erica

[@maryannshaver128]

Love the board! Thanks

[@meggraham1821]

Another wonderfully helpful video & I will definitely be using/making this cute wall idea board!!!

[@kimcox9353]

You describe my "design wall" perfectly. 😁 I've been waiting for this tutorial so I can upgrade to something so much nicer.

[@erica_arndt]

LOL! Nothing wrong with a crooked, jagged piece of scrap batting hanging on the wall haha! ;0) It worked for me! But this is definitely cuter!

[@barbaragommerman9180]

I'm going to do this for sure. Thanks Erica.

[@mariawells8026]

This was so fantastic Erica!! Thank you so much for teaching it! Now to find space. 🤪

[@crystaldobbs6786]

Super cute idea as always!

[@bethdeck9825]

Perfect!!! Thanks for everything you so generously do!

[@sandraware4097]

Great tutorial! I just bought a design wall but I will definitely be making one of these to fit a smaller area.

[@rosinyberg8747]

Perfect

[@froggalb1000]

Love this idea! You give great instructions! Thanks!

[@erlinepruitt3626]

Great job and idea!!! Thank you!!!

[@Pip7-px3wq]

Love it, great demo, I’m definitely going to make one 😀

[@Quiltycrazy]

I’m making this! Genius!

[@MarieH528]

Lovely 😊

[@mygeorge1951]

Awesome ‼️ 😊

[@walsalmi84]

Love this idea!! Thanks

[@michellemortensen6528]

Love this idea thanks for sharing. I will be make one for myself ❤

[@elaine1587]

Erica, that you for showing this design board. It’s exactly what I would like to do. Have you tried pinning into this board? Thanks …I enjoy your videos.

[@erica_arndt]

For the DIY design wall, yes you can pin on them as well, but you don't really need to as your quilt blocks will stick to the batting. The Felt Right Design wall you do have to use pins on as the felt isn't sticky.

[@mitzibud6908]

Very nice!!! Looking forward to Vlogmas!!!!

[@kat-75]

Ty

[@suzyroy3360]

sooo cool thanks for this!!!! :D

[@pamketron]

Love your boards. The border fabric is perfect. When I find the time to clean out an extra bedroom, I want to use it as my sewing/craft room. For now, maybe a smaller board for my area. Useful for all kinds of things and it’s pretty too! I love your hair blond. It really looks great on you. Happy Summer 💕☀️🧵🦋🐝

[@erica_arndt]

Thanks! :)

[@debbie-bethmutzabaugh985]

Love the way you did your design wall. Have you ever made a roll up design wall? Do you have any ideas about how to make one? Thank you. As always, I appreciate your videos .

[@erica_arndt]

Hi! I haven't done a roll up design roll, but I think if you just quilt some batting with fabric on the back, then bind the edges and add a little tie, it would work just fine! :)

[@susanmei9980]

Or, mount a really wide window shade to your wall, after gluing batting on it.

[@Zawjatulmo]

I absolutely love this. I just so happened to have the same foam display board sitting around. What is the fabric you used for the border it’s beautiful. My sewing room happens too be teal.

[@miniart2982]

Nice creation

[@hamptondy]

What allows the quilt block to stick to the wall "like magic"? Does it just cling to the batting without falling off?

[@erica_arndt]

The quilt blocks just cling to the batting :)

[@anag8828]

Nice. Thank you! :)

[@kathyharmon9338]

I saw this video months ago and searched to find it again. Now subscribed. Just curious, how do the command strips hold over time? Also, I don’t have zigzag. Could this still work?

[@erica_arndt]

So far so good! They stay in place until I move it. If you don't have a zig-zag stitch on your machine you can still make it work. Just sew down both sides with a straight stitch to hold them in place. Then put the raw edges inside against the foam board.

[@darcieplumb403]

Can you use fleece fabric instead of batting?

[@wandaneilsen]

Hi I’m Wanda what side of the batting do you put on top Thanks

[@karenbleemel9732]

I have quite a bit of fleece fabric. Can I use the fleece instead of the batting? Trying to use what I have.

[@erica_arndt]

Yes, I think you can use fleece as well. You can try sticking an unfinished block to it to see if it stays before making the whole thing though just to be sure :)