Quilt Rack Could Be A Family Heirloom

In days past, when cold drafts would creep through the house like a cat in the night and the logs in the wood-burning stove would die out in early morning, it was common to grab an extra quilt or blanket from the quilt rack next to the bed.

Even with modern heating, extra covers are still welcome on chilly nights. This build-it-yourself quilt rack not only keeps quilts and blankets handy, but it’s also a classic country decorator item and a certain hand-me-down family heirloom.

The quilt rack project is simple enough for most do-it-yourselfers, even beginners. Made from 3/4-inch oak and 1-inch oak doweling, the rack requires only five different cuts and 15 pieces in all. The curved cuts for the two side pieces are traced from full-size patterns, and the remainder of the cuts are straight. After sawing, the pieces are simply drilled and assembled using dowel pins, screws and glue. Then the whole unit is sanded and stained or painted.

The completed quilt rack measures about 31 inches tall by 31 inches long by 18 inches deep.

The Quilt Rack plan, No. 799, is $6.50 and includes step-by-step instructions with 12 photos, full-size traceable patterns, exploded diagrams and a complete shopping list and cutting schedule.

In addition, a catalog picturing hundreds of other do-it-yourself projects for indoors and out is available for $3.95. Prices include sales tax, postage and handling.

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