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What does it mean to lock needlework?

April 26, 2017block mean needlework

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What does it mean to lock needlework?

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The process of ‘blocking’ a needlework helps the piece regain its original shape. After being steam ironed, the fibres naturally relax, and pins are placed through the fabric into a board with pre-drilled, perfectly aligned holes. This process takes approximately 24 hours until the pins can be removed and the fabric has snapped back into its original shape, ready for framing.