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.
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.
Features you may consider include.
2 3 acid free mats protecting your fabric from the glass.
If you are using glass in your frame make sure it is clean and smear free before framing cross stitch pictures.
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.
A suitable frame and mat if desired.
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.
Solid backing some frames may have only bend able metal clips others have a solid backing layer.
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.
Your finished design photo frame to fit your design fabric scissors straight pins masking tape 1 4 acid free foam core.
Your laced cross stitch on an acid free foam core mounting board.
How much unstitched fabric will be visible around the edges of the design and whether you will use a mat.
Is there a way to create a beautifully framed cross stitch yourself.
Here is a nice easy way to frame your own cross stitch piece using a standard store bought photo frame.