How to frame cross stitch and embroidery using sticky board there are a number of ways to prepare your finished cross stitch or embroidery for framing.
How to mat and frame cross stitch.
One of my favorite inexpensive go to gifts is a personalized framed cross stitch.
2 3 acid free mats protecting your fabric from the glass.
For larger pictures it is often necessary to have a frame custom made at your favorite framing shop.
Once you ve finished the cross stitch all you need is some time leftover thread and a frame thrift store ones work great to make a lovely finished product.
Solid backing some frames may have only bend able metal clips others have a solid backing layer.
You may even find appropriate frames in thrift stores or yard sales.
Glass protecting from dust and smoke.
Sticky board is thick cardboard with a high tack adhesive on one side.
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.
How to frame a cross stitch.
Here is a nice easy way to frame your own cross stitch piece using a standard store bought photo frame.
If you have added beads to your cross stitch or are framing a raised embroidery piece you might want to look at frames with a deep rebate that is the lip on the back where you sit the glass fabric and mount boards.
Is there a way to create a beautifully framed cross stitch yourself.
A sheet of acid free paper mat or foam core board protecting the back of the fabric.
In the past few days i finished up stitching one of my cross stitch designs i was working on over christmas and new year.
A suitable frame and mat if desired.
Samples of wooden frames suitable for cross stitch pictures.