Designers and Sizes
Do you folks think that designers actually realize the cost of framing? Couldn't they have their designs in standard frame sizes? You know, thee are what framers call standard frames, some related to photo sizes, poster sizes and some thatvare just there. You know, 4x6, 5x7, 8x1f0, 8x11, 8x11.5, 9x12, 11/12x14, 16x20, etc.
It truly aggravates me to spend about $30-60 on a small or medium project only to discover that I cannot afford the frame!
Anyone have any idea how we could bring this to the attention of designers?
Oh, and do not tell me that standard frames won't do because the fabric is thicker than the frame allows...my ones that can use standard-sized frames do just fine. I check the depth of each frame. It is easier than giving my stitchy money to a framer. The two I use are great, but expensive.
It truly aggravates me to spend about $30-60 on a small or medium project only to discover that I cannot afford the frame!
Anyone have any idea how we could bring this to the attention of designers?
Oh, and do not tell me that standard frames won't do because the fabric is thicker than the frame allows...my ones that can use standard-sized frames do just fine. I check the depth of each frame. It is easier than giving my stitchy money to a framer. The two I use are great, but expensive.
Posted by: Su Pitt on 02/25/18
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I know it stinks! I used to be a custom framer and the price you had to pay to get the pieces mounted and framed are ridiculous. I have to look at as part of the cost of the the hobby when looking at framing. If I wasn't completing projects (which I am not at the moment) I wouldn't need to pay for framing. That being said I think the same about designers and weird sizes. I would love to be able to take my project and get a regular size frame on it!
Posted by: carissalindsey30 on 02/25/18
You could buy a larger frame and use a mat to make your piece fit. If, however, your work is a very odd shape, that won't work either. Please check American Frame online. You can get any size you need, and it is much less expensive. They send the pieces and you put it together. A free mat is included with each frame, too. All are very easy to assemble. If I can't find a ready-made frame to fit, they are my go-to!
Posted by: cguilliams210 on 02/26/18