tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post5488479471965017851..comments2024-03-26T05:56:35.882-05:00Comments on With thy Needle & Thread: Preparing a sampler for framing...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14974494691327751754noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-72071357890657253112015-11-25T14:57:51.804-06:002015-11-25T14:57:51.804-06:00Great tutorial! You make it look easy :)Great tutorial! You make it look easy :)Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562989307286675615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-17471696337283429412014-05-02T13:39:49.023-05:002014-05-02T13:39:49.023-05:00Thank you so much. I will be using this method no...Thank you so much. I will be using this method now that I know how.Margs Primitive Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10238048639578973127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-52652376259828196622012-02-05T10:12:26.736-06:002012-02-05T10:12:26.736-06:00This is how I've been framing for years, and I...This is how I've been framing for years, and I love it. I learned to use sequin pins, since they are so nice and short.Kris Van Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562486566883636028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-18578409987710469442011-08-08T18:16:19.121-05:002011-08-08T18:16:19.121-05:00Thanks for some great info. I love your designs.Thanks for some great info. I love your designs.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01314806790368254476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-57220310044474125142011-08-08T17:30:01.648-05:002011-08-08T17:30:01.648-05:00When you stich your pieces, do you use a Q-snap or...When you stich your pieces, do you use a Q-snap or scroll bars to hold your linen?taminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-58837805989260598352011-08-08T15:48:03.731-05:002011-08-08T15:48:03.731-05:00Thanks so much for this tutorial. I have had many ...Thanks so much for this tutorial. I have had many stitched pieces framed in many places over the years and am not always happy with the results. I'm glad to know how to do part of it myself. Do you have glass over your cross stitched pieces? I know many people do not, but I like to protect the work....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-4887989379428483292011-08-08T13:45:16.089-05:002011-08-08T13:45:16.089-05:00what a great insight into how good framing is done...what a great insight into how good framing is done - I am always appalled at how "unethical" so called profressional framers sometimes are. I do use a framer and most of the time I do feel you get what you pay for. One of these days - i am going to try framing a small piece like you suggested. Thanks for this information - Melodywoolwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15223953682584202192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-78232962665476633042011-08-08T13:35:07.779-05:002011-08-08T13:35:07.779-05:00This was so helpful. Where can I find the beading...This was so helpful. Where can I find the beading pins?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210115479401372498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-60291618415112268122011-08-08T11:03:07.853-05:002011-08-08T11:03:07.853-05:00A milion thank you's for this great tutorial.....A milion thank you's for this great tutorial...I've always wanted to learn how to do this properly!kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779214730910867764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-8815959709897112932011-08-08T10:40:15.874-05:002011-08-08T10:40:15.874-05:00Thanks for your great instructions! I will definit...Thanks for your great instructions! I will definitely use these the next time I prepare a piece for framing.annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14243265421967828287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-70506254748101660222011-08-08T09:28:03.898-05:002011-08-08T09:28:03.898-05:00Thanks for the great tutorial, your picture prep i...Thanks for the great tutorial, your picture prep is "as neat as a pin." ;-) <br />Have a beautiful day.deb-beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02627119877606159359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-70227492279011052732011-08-08T09:15:45.591-05:002011-08-08T09:15:45.591-05:00Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial! Frami...Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial! Framing my pieces has always been a struggle. This method may take a little more time,but I think it will be well worth the effort!It makes such a neat appearance! I have several stitched pieces waiting to be framed. I think I will practice this method with one of the smaller ones first. <br />Thanks again!<br />Wanda<br />Olde Crow Mercantileoldecrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829910040231866567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-11932532126578999572011-08-08T09:09:36.573-05:002011-08-08T09:09:36.573-05:00Thank you!!! I love the instructions and the pict...Thank you!!! I love the instructions and the pictures. I found this very helpful!!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17394780907920617004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-3650440099941552542011-08-08T06:57:10.753-05:002011-08-08T06:57:10.753-05:00Thank you for taking the time to share this. Your ...Thank you for taking the time to share this. Your pictures and instructions are just excellent and very informative, you do beautiful work! JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-84132706659179234822011-08-08T06:22:49.878-05:002011-08-08T06:22:49.878-05:00Excellent tutorial, this should also work for smal...Excellent tutorial, this should also work for small quilted pieces that I would like to frame. Thank you so very much!!<br />WendyWendyhttp://quiltsbythesea.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-52353192325960734992011-08-08T05:47:14.016-05:002011-08-08T05:47:14.016-05:00Thanks so much for taking the time to post this tu...Thanks so much for taking the time to post this tutorial... I had been using the lacing technique and having a tough time of it... looking forward to trying this technique on the next piece I finish! Thanks again!moosecrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309739222008330155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-87997533148247343332011-08-08T05:35:20.387-05:002011-08-08T05:35:20.387-05:00Thank you so much for taking the time to give us i...Thank you so much for taking the time to give us instructions on your finishing!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486708797374962537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-64466744946544371382011-08-08T04:04:30.853-05:002011-08-08T04:04:30.853-05:00wow, thanks...we do our own matting & framing....wow, thanks...we do our own matting & framing...I have never done the corners like this..I love it....thanks for showing us 'your way'.....Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00704514954797381965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-58133526330542436032011-08-08T03:31:49.790-05:002011-08-08T03:31:49.790-05:00Thanks for the info Brenda. It's interesting ...Thanks for the info Brenda. It's interesting to see how you do it!! Is there a reason (or more than one, lol) that you choose to pin rather than lace?mdgtjuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665956958250175869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-26361859452264901782011-08-08T03:02:54.043-05:002011-08-08T03:02:54.043-05:00I was taught to use stiff card and lace up the exc...I was taught to use stiff card and lace up the excess fabric at the back - bit like a corset. Have not succeeded in getting the best finish though but it is better than glueing which a lot of shops do!<br /><br />This sounds great - must seek out supplies!Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437815900953193788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-71335057851415256322011-08-08T00:05:53.957-05:002011-08-08T00:05:53.957-05:00Thanks Brenda!
I always wanted to learn how to do ...Thanks Brenda!<br />I always wanted to learn how to do this ~ great post!<br />Prim Blessings<br />RobinRobin at The Primitive Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03254470125476345405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-91371106650218168162011-08-07T22:27:31.966-05:002011-08-07T22:27:31.966-05:00Thanks so much Brenda....but, wow...lots of work. ...Thanks so much Brenda....but, wow...lots of work. And even though I pay a lot of money to have my things professionally framed, I bet they're not doing what you do....hence the answer to my question as to why you choose to do this yourself!! Have a wonderful week! Smiles & Hugs ~ RobinTheCrankyCrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314851714923955216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-81486968209919384262011-08-07T22:01:36.907-05:002011-08-07T22:01:36.907-05:00This is a very good tutorial, probably the best I&...This is a very good tutorial, probably the best I've seen. Thanks for the pictures too. Your work is so neat!<br /><br /><br />JenniferJennifer Ann Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10827866781697673269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-68622525424312759112011-08-07T21:50:08.958-05:002011-08-07T21:50:08.958-05:00Great job with the tutorial. Thanks so much for sh...Great job with the tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing!Kathy (woolfind)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05561224308572068854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-29717156832481669762011-08-07T21:43:10.931-05:002011-08-07T21:43:10.931-05:00Thank you Brenda! I didn't know about the Sti...Thank you Brenda! I didn't know about the Stitcher's tape and will check into an online supplier, also for the stainless beading pins. Very neat corners! Great instruction.marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252451302831115791noreply@blogger.com