Framing Needlework

I haven't had any needle work framed in years -- over a decade, most likely, and when I did have it done, I remember it being very expensive.  So when I stitched up this little project a few weeks ago, I decided to try tackling the framing on my own.

I have to say that I'm super happy with how it turned out and the it was pretty much free since I already had the supplies I needed.

First I ironed my needlework -- face down, on a plush towel, using steam.  Thank goodness nothing bled -- a serious concern when using hand dyed threads.  Next I had Pete cut me a piece of acid-free mat board to size.  I already had a frame from IKEA that I had bought at some time in the past with another project in mind.  The frame already had a mat, but since it had a hole in the middle, that wasn't going to work.  (Pete has a mat cutter, which I highly recommend if you are cutting this stuff since it's super hard to get through with scissors or even an exacto.)

After that, I centered the piece and started threading back and forth across the back.  Since I used a scrap pf fabric, I didn't have a lot of extra, so this part was a lot harder than it needed to be.  Once everything was tight, but not so tight that the board was bulging, I tied off my threads and popped it into the frame. 

Now I just have to find the right size frames for a few other completed projects -- I'm all about this framing stuff.

Comments

[Dee]

Beautiful!! Exciting that you were able to do the framing yourself. I've not been successful at that yet!

[Donna]

Gorgeous! I really love that sampler & the frame sets it off perfectly. Great job.

[Rowena PHilbeck]

That turned out really well. It looks like a shadowbox frame. You did a nice job as mine would have the stitching all wampyjawed!!! New word..
Have a Great Weekend

Rowena