How Do You Frame Needlework Fabric Art?
Needlework and fabric art requires different framing from other art, since the fabric does not respond the way paper art does. If you do needlework crafts like cross-stitching or needlepoint, sooner or later you will have a piece of needlework you would like to frame and hang in your home, or give as a gift. Prepare the fabric art for framing. Most needlework needs to be rinsed and sized after working the stitches. This is particularly true for needlepoint, that tends to stretch in one direction. Read the directions provided with the kit or needlework book to see their recommendations. Most needlework instructions recommend wetting and blocking by measuring and squaring the corners while wet. Know what is suitable framing for needlework or fabric art. Whether you choose to frame your own work or have it framed by a frame shop, know what you want before starting the process. Needlework and fabric art should not touch glass, so there are limitations if framing is to be done correctly. Ch
