We
appreciate the time that you all have put into producing your needlework so with our
expertise we can help with selecting the method of presentation so that the finished item
will look it's very best.
Gil Martial Framing,
The Parade Shopping Centre, St. Mary's Stret, Shrewsbury
Tips, help us
to help you.
These tips are intended to help us to present your needlework to its best
potential. We know how much time you have invested to produce your needlework so it is a
shame not to get the most out of your finished piece of art work. |
Marks on Material:
Any marks on your canvas such as stains or marks left by embroidery rings will
always show up more after stretching. They can be safely removed by hand washing with a
weak solution of any gentle liquid soap. |
Loose Ends:
Loose ends on cross-stitch & samplers will show through,especially dark threads
behind a light canvas.Always tie off threads& trim closely or better still thread the
ends of the silk behind stitches on the back of canvas. |
Carrying
threads:
Never carry a thread from one section of work to another across an area of blank
canvas.as this will show through on the finished work. Always tie off and start again on a
new area or work. |
Salvage:
Always try to leave a minimum of 1" of salvage, 1 !/2" (4cm) is ideal. This will
assist us to stretch your work properly. |
Folding
Canvas:
Try not to fold large canvases even when you are working on them. The fold will tend to
pick up marks, even from just handling, which will show up on the item. The best way of
storing and transporting your canvas is to wrap it around a cardboard tube using a piece
of tissue paper. |
Your tips:
If you have any tips for me or other needleworkers please send me a message and I will add
them to the site.CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR TIP |
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"And I want to be a
firescren"
"I want to be a
picture"
Cross Stitches