I worked as a custom framer at a chain craft store in the States for a few years, and we framed cross stitch pieces very similarly to the first example. This is a great, attainable example to do at home! 😊 Oh, if you use tape, I'd recommend using archival quality (acid-free). And we never did anything permanent while framing; I appreciate that you talked about the permanence of some framing options.
Erin and Kristen you were both so fun to watch! I loved the conversational style presentation. This tutorial was terrific. You both should start your own channel 😀
@@CaterpillarCrossStitch Thank you and he loved the cross stitch. Your video made it so easy. I just took my time and it turned out great. Thanks, again!
This was so easy to follow! I'm not feeling as challenged to frame my cross stitch picture and look forward to seeing a great framed picture. I can do it, thanks to your video!
You girls make everything seem manageable !! I just finished a 22-count Nutcracker sampler for my daughter and I needed to learn how to frame it....Voila'....I'm not scared anymore :-) thank you
One quibble about marking with Friction pens for those of us not living in warm climates. When you iron to remove the mark it leaves a chemical residue on the fabric which MAY return when the temperatures are low enough. I have heard stories of Show Quilts being ruined by the markings reappearing as white lines. The company themselves did issue a statement several years ago saying that their pens were not designed for use on fabrics. I'm not aware that this position has changed so please check this before including them in future videos. If the company have changed the formula I'd be keen to be corrected.
I always hammer on the hanger on the back with the glass out of the frame. This makes sure you don’t break your glass. Over time too, tape rots. I never use that. And, I’d never consider framing without using glass. It protects your precious piece from dust, grime, bug poo, smoke gunk, grease, etc. To each their own tho. 😊♥️
Love the pinning method! The lacing method looks time consuming but it works :) Would have liked to see how you stitched a corner? Still a good tutorial! Thanks for sharing.
I would love to see how you did the corners on the lacing piece and also how you ended your thread. Thanks for the video. I jotted some notes down so I can give this a try myself.
Great video. Thanks for demonstrating pinning/taping and lacing methods of framing our completed projects. I have several projects which I will be framing over the next several weeks, and you have me the confidence to tackle them.
Very helpful video! I noticed when they did the lacing method the edges of the piece were not serged. I with definitely serge or hand overcast the edges first, or at the very least apply Fray Check or glue to prevent unraveling.
ON your cat picture, you can sew some extra fabric (any sort, really) aroung the edges of your cross stitched fabric to give your self some more working room when lacing. Thank you for your video
Just be careful about the head of the pins possibly being so small that they slip through the holes of the cloth. Consider using T-pins and accounting for how much they stick out of the foam board (and therefore how much space they'll take up in the frame) BEFORE you cut your foam board and start pinning. 😊
Hello again...I also have a collage of small, related subject cross-stitch pieces and I would like to frame them together in one large frame. How could I join them to make one piece? I sew and have a lot of cotton quilting fabric, so I'm thinking of putting strips of fabric between them and sewing together to make a larger piece. Sort of a quilt of cross stitch pieces. Would that work? Have you ever done anything like that? Thank you for your help!
Hello, are you aware of any current sources for the short pins? I can't seem to find anything shorter than an inch. it's just my first time trying this so would like to start with smaller ones if possible, thank you!
I worked as a custom framer at a craft store for several years, and we preferred to use T-pins, especially on 14- or 16-count Aida, because they didn't slip through the holes of the fabric. If you can find small T-pins, I'd recommend those. You'll likely have to account for how much space they'll take up when you put the finished piece in the frame BEFORE you start though. So if the top of the pin that sticks out of the board is, for example, 1/8 of an inch, then you'll need to take 1/4 inch (1/8 x the 2 sides) from the length AND 1/4 inch from the height off of the foam board. Hope this helps. 😊
Is there a difference between the type of frame you used and a regular photo frame? I've never seen a cross stitch frame at the craft stores where I live.
As someone who worked in the framing department at a craft store for several years, this looked like a run-of-the-mill picture frame to me. Hope that helps! 😊
I hope the pins you are using are stainless steel so they will not rust. It looks like you placed the glass directly in top of the cross stitch which is a definite no-no. Tape should never be used on needleart.
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I worked as a custom framer at a chain craft store in the States for a few years, and we framed cross stitch pieces very similarly to the first example. This is a great, attainable example to do at home! 😊
Oh, if you use tape, I'd recommend using archival quality (acid-free). And we never did anything permanent while framing; I appreciate that you talked about the permanence of some framing options.
Thanks for the tips!
I am so excited to try this. Framing is soo expensive when done professionally.
I put fusible interfacing on the back of my Counted Cross stitch. That works pretty nice to. I guess what ever works for you. Love your program.
Thanks 😊
Erin and Kristen you were both so fun to watch! I loved the conversational style presentation. This tutorial was terrific. You both should start your own channel 😀
Agree!
I'm about to frame my first self-framed project in cross-stitch for a Father's Day gift. Thanks for all the great information!
What a lovely gift!
@@CaterpillarCrossStitch Thank you and he loved the cross stitch. Your video made it so easy. I just took my time and it turned out great. Thanks, again!
This was so easy to follow! I'm not feeling as challenged to frame my cross stitch picture and look forward to seeing a great framed picture. I can do it, thanks to your video!
You girls make everything seem manageable !! I just finished a 22-count Nutcracker sampler for my daughter and I needed to learn how to frame it....Voila'....I'm not scared anymore :-) thank you
I like the pin method, its easier, i have done the lacing method which takes longer ! Thanks for sharing !
great thanks.
I’ve always managed to get the frame backing piece back on instead of using paper.
Thanks for watching :-)
One quibble about marking with Friction pens for those of us not living in warm climates. When you iron to remove the mark it leaves a chemical residue on the fabric which MAY return when the temperatures are low enough. I have heard stories of Show Quilts being ruined by the markings reappearing as white lines. The company themselves did issue a statement several years ago saying that their pens were not designed for use on fabrics. I'm not aware that this position has changed so please check this before including them in future videos. If the company have changed the formula I'd be keen to be corrected.
Thanks for the tutorial. You made it look so easy. I am looking forward to trying to frame my cross stitch pieces on my own.
You can do it!
I always hammer on the hanger on the back with the glass out of the frame. This makes sure you don’t break your glass. Over time too, tape rots. I never use that. And, I’d never consider framing without using glass. It protects your precious piece from dust, grime, bug poo, smoke gunk, grease, etc. To each their own tho. 😊♥️
Do you use pins?
Love the pinning method! The lacing method looks time consuming but it works :) Would have liked to see how you stitched a corner? Still a good tutorial! Thanks for sharing.
Fully finishing is always where I get stuck! Thanks!
Thank you for watching!
Great job SCS! Thanks Caterpillar Cross Stitch for the informational videos.
Thank you so much for watching!
What size pins did you use and can you send the link on Amazon?
Oooh. I've got my first finish and this is making me feel a lot more confident that I can do this myself. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am excited about trying this now. You made this look so easy! Great tutorial!
Have fun!
Thank you so much for this easy explanation of how to frame a cross stitch! It's going to save me a bundle!!
I would love to see how you did the corners on the lacing piece and also how you ended your thread. Thanks for the video. I jotted some notes down so I can give this a try myself.
Thanks so much for watching 😊
Thank you for such great detailed instruction on how to frame these.I really enjoyed the video
Thank you that was very helpful and I can try and frame by cross stich
We're so pleased you found this helpful :)
Great video. Thanks for demonstrating pinning/taping and lacing methods of framing our completed projects. I have several projects which I will be framing over the next several weeks, and you have me the confidence to tackle them.
Hey isn't that ...Pennies from the Lisa Capen craft room video?
YAAAY! I hope so
Sorry not sure what you mean. This is Erin and Kristen from the Steel City Stitchers for Caterpillar Cross Stitch 😊
Thanks from New Zealand ❤
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much ladies really appreciate your tutorial so goo ☘️❤️🇮🇪🙃Angela in ireland
Thanks for watching 😊
@@caterpillarcarla6240 you are so welcome you girls are fantastic ☘️🇮🇪🙃❤️Angela
Very helpful video! I noticed when they did the lacing method the edges of the piece were not serged. I with definitely serge or hand overcast the edges first, or at the very least apply Fray Check or glue to prevent unraveling.
Thank you❤
Excellent tips! Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
love it!! thank you so much!!
Thanks for watching!
ON your cat picture, you can sew some extra fabric (any sort, really) aroung the edges of your cross stitched fabric to give your self some more working room when lacing. Thank you for your video
This is very helpful. Can I do this the same way with aida cloth? Have 5 projects to frame.
Yes, I don’t see why not 😊
Just be careful about the head of the pins possibly being so small that they slip through the holes of the cloth. Consider using T-pins and accounting for how much they stick out of the foam board (and therefore how much space they'll take up in the frame) BEFORE you cut your foam board and start pinning. 😊
Wonderful.. Thank you.
Thank you for watching! :)
This is so helpful 👏♥️
So had you enjoyed it!
loved this thank you so much
Thanks for sharing!
Great work!!!
Thanks for watching 😊
Great ideas
Thanks for watching :)
I do the lacing so it was good to see the pin/foamcore method...hopefully acid-free? it doesn't look like you washed and pressed your piece? Yes? No?
If this would have been an heirloom piece, I probably would have washed it. I did press it!
:)
What type of pins did you use, and what size were the smaller ones? Thank you!
I’ve just bought something called sequin pins which are very short
Apologies if this is posted somewhere but do you have links to the different items highlighted in the video (pins, etc.)
I've been looking for it too
Thank you❣️
Hello again...I also have a collage of small, related subject cross-stitch pieces and I would like to frame them together in one large frame. How could I join them to make one piece? I sew and have a lot of cotton quilting fabric, so I'm thinking of putting strips of fabric between them and sewing together to make a larger piece. Sort of a quilt of cross stitch pieces. Would that work? Have you ever done anything like that? Thank you for your help!
Do professional framers pin or lace? Do you know? Thanks!!
Most professional framers in the UK lace
Hello, are you aware of any current sources for the short pins? I can't seem to find anything shorter than an inch. it's just my first time trying this so would like to start with smaller ones if possible, thank you!
I worked as a custom framer at a craft store for several years, and we preferred to use T-pins, especially on 14- or 16-count Aida, because they didn't slip through the holes of the fabric. If you can find small T-pins, I'd recommend those.
You'll likely have to account for how much space they'll take up when you put the finished piece in the frame BEFORE you start though. So if the top of the pin that sticks out of the board is, for example, 1/8 of an inch, then you'll need to take 1/4 inch (1/8 x the 2 sides) from the length AND 1/4 inch from the height off of the foam board.
Hope this helps. 😊
Amazon has 1/2” straight pins
Make sure your foam board is acid free.
Is there a difference between the type of frame you used and a regular photo frame? I've never seen a cross stitch frame at the craft stores where I live.
As someone who worked in the framing department at a craft store for several years, this looked like a run-of-the-mill picture frame to me. Hope that helps! 😊
May I ask where you got the shorter pins? I can't find anything under 1" on Amazon or 123stitch.
The fabric is so pretty! I know you guys called it out in the video, but I can't seem to catch it. Can you share the name of the fabric?
What did you use to cut your foam core..it's too thick for scissors ✂️to cut.
I used a razor blade knife on a wooden board. Watch your fingers!
What type of pen did you use to mark?
Do you worry about the pins rusting and staining the fabric?
Use stainless steel pins
How do you know what size to cut the foam board?
The same size as the frame opening.
I have my cross stitch designs professional framed at a frame shop.
Wow sounds fab!
on the back couldn't you use double stick tape to lay your paper down?
Yes! Make sure it's archival quality (acid-free) so it won't damage anything down the road.
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Thanks for watching!
I hope the pins you are using are stainless steel so they will not rust. It looks like you placed the glass directly in top of the cross stitch which is a definite no-no. Tape should never be used on needleart.
Thank you for the feedback!
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