Then our last job is to drop the work into the frame and attach a back board to keep everything neat and tidy and enclosed.
How to mat a cross stitch picture.
Solid backing some frames may have only bend able metal clips others have a solid backing layer.
Features you may consider include.
In the past few days i finished up stitching one of my cross stitch designs i was working on over christmas and new year.
Framing a cross stitch project can seem daunting but in this post i ll be showing you how you can save yourself money and time by learning to stretch and frame cross stitch projects yourself.
A sheet of acid free paper mat or foam core board protecting the back of the fabric.
Is there a way to create a beautifully framed cross stitch yourself.
Glass protecting from dust and smoke.
Your finished design photo frame to fit your design fabric scissors straight pins masking tape 1 4 acid free foam core.
Here is a nice easy way to frame your own cross stitch piece using a standard store bought photo frame.
How much unstitched fabric will be visible around the edges of the design and whether you will use a mat.
2 3 acid free mats protecting your fabric from the glass.
A suitable frame and mat if desired.
Once your cross stitch is all sewn around the backing card and ready for mounting you can tape the sewn card to the reverse side of the mat board.
A cross stitched project is so very special and during the process of stitching you will have developed a mental picture of how it will look when completed and framed.