If you are using glass in your frame make sure it is clean and smear free before framing cross stitch pictures.
How to mat a cross stitch picture.
In the past few days i finished up stitching one of my cross stitch designs i was working on over christmas and new year.
Glass protecting from dust and smoke.
Here is a nice easy way to frame your own cross stitch piece using a standard store bought photo frame.
You can either tape all around the edges of your piece which will be the most secure or just do the photo corner style like i do in the video demo for smaller pieces.
How much unstitched fabric will be visible around the edges of the design and whether you will use a mat.
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.
Your finished design photo frame to fit your design fabric scissors straight pins masking tape 1 4 acid free foam core.
A sheet of acid free paper mat or foam core board protecting the back of the fabric.
2 3 acid free mats protecting your fabric from the glass.
Your laced cross stitch on an acid free foam core mounting board.
A suitable frame and mat if desired.
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.
Is there a way to create a beautifully framed cross stitch yourself.
Features you may consider include.