DIY: How to Frame Needlework Using Pins – NeedlenThread.com
Jan 9, 2017 · Today, I’m going to walk you through a recent framing job, this time employing pins. If you’ve pondered framing your own embroidery but haven’t taken the leap, come along while I frame …
Finish Work: How to Frame a Piece of Embroidery
Dec 22, 2007 · I don't know about you, but when I finish a piece of embroidery, usually the last thing I want to do is the real "finish work" - that is, the framing or sewing or whatever it takes to bring the …
Tips for Framing Embroidery - NeedlenThread.com
Jun 12, 2023 · First, for a thorough overview of the framing process, read the following two articles. In them, we work step-by-step through framing a piece of embroidery, and I talk all about the tools that I …
Damp Stretching & Blocking Embroidery - NeedlenThread.com
Jul 2, 2012 · Damp stretching or blocking hand embroidery is one of the best ways to make ready a piece of hand embroidery for finishing or framing. I call this step blocking sometimes and other times, …
Cleaning Vintage Crewel Work Embroidery – NeedlenThread.com
Nov 14, 2011 · JoWynn had two pieces of crewel embroidery stitched by her grandmother in the 1960’s, and both pieces were wrapped around cardboard and framed behind glass. Over time, the linen had …
Reframing Embroidery: Disassembly & Preparation - NeedlenThread.com
Aug 7, 2019 · Last week, I shared with you this botched framing job of an embroidery project that was causing me a wee bit of worry. So many of you chipped in with great advice – thank you so much! I …
Beautiful & Functional - A Slate Frame & a Give-Away!
Mar 3, 2017 · Ahhhhh. Two momentous things for you today! Wait… make that three! It’s a banner day! First, I want to introduce you to a new (and beautiful, and functional, and strong, and light – and a …
Get Comfortable! Extending Fabric to Fit the Hoop
Feb 1, 2021 · Extending Fabric to Fit the Hoop I’ve been steadily plying the needle each day for at least 20 or so minutes on my “Stitch Fun 2021″ sampler – a completely random, no-rules (except a few), …
Embroidery Stands – Videos & Reviews – NeedlenThread.com
Feb 24, 2014 · A few years ago, I reviewed the Millenium Frame – an embroidery (or needlepoint, cross stitch, and so forth) frame produced by Needle Needs in the UK. It’s a terrific frame – I find it works …
All About Backing Embroidery Ground Fabric - NeedlenThread.com
Jul 26, 2016 · With this type of fabric, it can be difficult to stitch smooth flowing lines or to achieve a smooth edge on satin stitch or long and short stitch motifs. Using a lining like a cotton muslin will give …