Finish Work: How to Frame a Piece of Embroidery
Dec 22, 2007 · When you frame embroidery, if you decide to put the piece behind glass, you should plan on double matting or putting spacers in to keep the glass off the front of your work. Or, you can do like I did, and find frames that have a “shadow box” effect, where a space of half an inch or more is intentionally left between the glass and the object ...
Tips for Framing Embroidery – NeedlenThread.com
Jun 12, 2023 · If the embroidery can’t fit in the frame with a backing board, that’s ok. I don’t always use a backing board if the embroidery fits in snuggly enough that I know it won’t shift. I always cover the back of the frame job with brown paper that’s fixed on with adhesive along the back edge of the frame. The Supplies Worth Paying For
Millenium Embroidery Frame: Review – NeedlenThread.com
Nov 15, 2011 · The Millenium frame reminds me of a cross between several things: a slate frame, a Japanese embroidery frame, and the old Victorian needlework frames with the screw extensions on the sides. It is the best of three worlds. It’s entirely crafted out of wood, and it is beautiful. Don’t get me wrong, though – it’s not decorative.
Navigating Needlework Floor Stands – Which One is Right for You?
Jun 11, 2018 · When it comes to stands that hold your embroidery hoop or frame for you, there are essentially five types that can do the trick: There are floor stands, which stand independently on the floor. There are lap and table top stands, which rest either on your lap or on a table top in front of you. There are clamp-on stands, that clamp onto a table top.
A Hoop on a Stick – Hand Embroidery Tool Review
Oct 7, 2014 · It's sometimes called a Fanny Frame. Sometimes, a Hoop Stand. Sometimes, a Sit-on Hoop. But I like to call it a Hoop on a Stick. Kind of takes me back to those blissful childhood days... Apple on a Stick, makes me sick... But this hoop on a stick doesn't make me sick - I love this contraption!
Slate Frames by TFWoodcraft! – NeedlenThread.com
Nov 6, 2019 · If you’ve been embroidering for a long time, or if you’ve been following along with me on Needle ‘n Thread for years, you know what a slate frame is. But if you’re new to embroidery and new to Needle ‘n Thread, there is a chance you’ve never come across the slate frame. The slate frame is a very simple but effective tool for ...
Reframing Embroidery Part 2: From Botched to Better
Aug 9, 2019 · Good morning, and happy Friday! Today, we're going to continue the saga of reframing an embroidery piece that we started talking about last week, when I showed you this botched frame job. On Wednesday, we looked at Part 1 of the reframing process, and now we're going to finish that up. H
Evertite Stretcher Bar Frames for Embroidery and Canvas Work
Jul 12, 2008 · Hi, Sharon – Yes, unfinished embroidery is normally left on a frame until it is finished. The drawback to a frame is that you cannot use it for a piece larger than it is – the embroidery must fit within the parameters of the frame – unlike a hoop, which you can move around on a larger piece of embroidery. Hope that helps!
Beautiful & Functional – A Slate Frame & a Give-Away!
Mar 3, 2017 · I would like to use this frame for embroidery work on Indian blouses. It is called Aari work, which is an intricate work with a fine needle using silk threads, colourful stones and sequences. The outcome is grand and festive. The embroidery is done on silk fabric mostly. This frame would give the fabric the right tension to work. Thank you.
When to Use a Frame instead of a Hoop – NeedlenThread.com
Sep 15, 2020 · Binding an Embroidery Hoop – why and how to bind the inner ring of an embroidery hoop. Evertite Stretch Bars – Review and How to Use Them. A Hoop on a Stick – embroidery hoop sit-on stand. Dressing a Slate Frame for Hand Embroidery – a tutorial for setting up a huge slate frame