Good morning, stitching friends!
I don’t know why it took me so long to get this one framed, but I finally managed to find some time to get this one framed; I did it myself, and I’m quite happy with the job I made of it.
I purchased the frame at 50% off at Hobby Lobby, so this little baby only cost me $10, including the price of the foamcore. Better than paying in excess of $70 to have it professionally framed.
I still don’t feel confident enough with my framing abilities to attempt a much larger piece myself, but an 8″ x 10″ piece seems to be fairly manageable!
I framed it without glass, which is unusual for me, but I neglected to pick up some spacers, so until I get them, it will have to remain without glass. I’m quite liking the look sans glass, but I always worry about dust, living in a house with two dogs who shed constantly.
You’ve picked the perfect frame! And you did a great job framing it yourself, well done.
Thanks, Gio! I was encouraged that it ended up reasonably straight – that’s always my problem with attempting to frame myself!
I love it!! Great job
Thanks, Annette!
the frame is perfect. Looks like waves!
You’re right, Dar – I didn’t see that before!
Susan,
This font is so pretty on the reply
Love your sweet frame and beach cottage!
blessings,
karianne
Thanks for visiting, Karianne – I love the font, too!
It’s looking lovely, great framing
Gorgeous frame for your lovely stitching. I read a useful tip for home framing on a blog somewhere – sew a running stitch all the way round your stitching the same size as the mounting board. Use that as a guide to folding the edges over, then you know you have centred your stitching and got it straight too.
Joanne – that’s what I do, but I sometimes wonder if I stretch one side more than the other when I’m doing the lacing – I’m always nervous!
Hi…tried to subscribe to your blog/site via e-mail, however it said that it is not set up!!
Also, do you have instructions on finishing and framing a cross stitch picture? Thx, Susan
Thanks for the heads up, Susan, about the subscription not working – I’m not sure why it’s not working, but I updated the link, and it should be working now.
I don’t currently have finishing instructions for framing a cross-stitch picture, but I am working on it, so look for something in the next few days!
Thanks for visiting!
It’s so cute and looks great without glass. Love the little starfish too!