How to mount cross stitch

Still procrastinating about packing (the moving truck arrives in 3 days!) so I thought I would frame up my cross stitch before it gets buried in a box. Here is what I did... These are all my bits ready to go. I have chosen a canvas with a nice thick edge and have my trusty staple gun - I love using this! I decided to put a bit of padding behind the cross stitch as the fabric I stitched on is quite thin. I think they call this Pellum (please correct me if I am wrong) and it is used in…

Follow this step by step guide and find out how to display your hand embroidery by mounting it on to a canvas board. Simple contemporary way to display.

Have you ever wondered how to keep your cross stitching really neat? You might just find one (or more!) answers in this list of hints and tips for neat stitching. Whether you want to get neater cross stitches, a neater back to your cross stitch or some general helpful advice on keeping projects neat I got you covered!

Do you get bored of hanging your embroidery projects in round hoops? Have you stitched a rectangular embroidery pattern and didn’t like how it looked in a round hoop? There are lots of options for featuring your work that will add visual interest to your walls and variety to your home. Read on for a

So you went shopping and found the perfect frame for your "frame it yourself" piece. But everything is still sitting in plastic bags because you realized

Is your cross stitch project turning into a mess? Here are some quick, helpful tips and tricks on how to cross stitch neatly.

How to mount your stitching in a picture frame using the traditional lacing method.

How to frame your own cross stitch pieces on a budget using the lacing method

How to Frame a Cross Stitch: One of my favorite, inexpensive, go-to gifts is a personalized framed cross stitch. Once you've finished the cross stitch, all you need is some time, leftover thread, and a frame (thrift store ones work great) to make a lovely finished product. De…

There are a number of ways to prepare your finished cross stitch or embroidery for framing. One of the easiest is to use self-stick mounting board, also called press-on board or simply, sticky board. Sticky board is thick cardboard with a high-tack adhesive on one side. It's acid-free so sticky board is safe for all kinds of needlework, and the adhesive is repositionable so it is particularly forgiving and easy to use.