threads and framing
I would love to know which needles most of you use for 14ct. aida cloth. I love the blunt needles because I hate jabbing my fingers. But sometimes the blunted point needle doesn't always get into the holes easily. What do all you guys recommend ? Also, I like to double up on my threads ( no tail) and Tie a knot at the end .... I know this is a no no but it works for me. I just let the knot hang and later, cut it off. Also, I love to have my work framed professionally but it is sooo expensive so I went to U Tube and they showed an ingenious way to frame smaller projects in their hoop frames. Wow and you can always decorate the "screw" top with an ornament or ribbon. Of course, I will continue to have my more memorable pieces framed professionally. It' worth it considering all the work that was put into this. I just love this message board and wish I had found it sooner WOW !!
Posted by: Paula004 on 07/21/19
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Consider looking for frames at a local consignment store. I find small ready-made frames ( with glass) there and at craft stores ie. Michael’s, Hobby Lobby.
If you find a frame that you really like but it doesn’t have glass, check with your local hardware store to see if they carry glass and will cut it to your specifications for you. We found a local hardware store, took the consignment frame
In and they charged me $2.00 for a piece of clear glass they cut that fit the frame. :)
Consider looking for frames at a local consignment store. I find small ready-made frames ( with glass) there and at craft stores ie. Michael’s, Hobby Lobby.
If you find a frame that you really like but it doesn’t have glass, check with your local hardware store to see if they carry glass and will cut it to your specifications for you. We found a local hardware store, took the consignment frame
In and they charged me $2.00 for a piece of clear glass they cut that fit the frame. :)
Posted by: Bermuda on 07/21/19
For my stitching I use a medium eye regular sharp and have for 30 years. Tried the blunt ones once but couldn't stand them. As far as framing anything up to 16 x 20 I frame myself. Over that size I take to Hobby Lobby. It is expensive but after I have put so much work in it it is worth it. Before I frame any project I press a piece of ultra light fusible fabric to the back of the project to cover the stitches. Makes the back look nicer.
Posted by: syagel on 07/21/19
Welcome to the chat. Have you tried the "loop" method. Just take one strand of floss and double it. Then thread both loose ends through the eye. Now, come up in the hole like you usually do, back down as usual. Then take your needle through the loop that is there. Now your thread is secured and you haven't any ends. I actually saw your method in a magazine recently. Try a #22 needle to see how you like it. I hope someone can describe the loop method better than I can. Pam
Posted by: pamelastine11 on 07/21/19
On 14 ct I use a 24...usually. 😄
Posted by: VCESS on 07/21/19