What do you do with a finished cross stitch project?
What To Do Once You’ve Finished Your Cross Stitch
- Frame It. Yeh, that’s right; frame it.
- Sell It. Let me answer a question that might have just had; people buy completed cross stitch.
- Store It.
- Make a Quilt.
- Make a Cushion Cover.
- Make a Pencil Case/Sewing Case.
- Make Pins/Needle Minders.
How do you prepare finished cross stitch for framing?
How to Wash Cross Stitch Before Framing
- Step 1: Gather Your Supplies.
- Step 2: Check to See if Your Thread Bleeds Color.
- Step 3: Fill a Bowl with Water and Mild Soap.
- Step 4: Soak Your Cross-Stitch Piece.
- Step 5: Rinse and Pat Dry.
- Step 6: Iron Flat.
- Step 7: Air Dry.
Do you have to wash cross stitch before framing?
When you stitch, the natural oils on your hands transfer to the fabric. That’s why it is important to wash your cross stitch and hand embroidery projects before framing, even if the piece looks clean. Oils that you can’t immediately see can become stains over time.
Can I sell my completed cross stitch?
Did you know that you can actually sell your finished works after you are done? Yup, if you want to earn some extra money on ebay etc, stitch a masterpiece and put it up for sale! You can’t make copies of our charts to distribute but you can definitely sell your finished cross stitch work.
Should I wash cross stitch before framing?
What is the best frame for cross stitch?
Which Cross Stitch Frame Is Best?
- Embroidery Hoops. Embroidery hoops are probably the first types of frame any stitcher gets.
- Spring Tension Hoops. Basically a standard embroidery hoop, but instead of an internal wooden ring, they have a wire you slot in.
- Scroll Frames.
- Easy Clip Frames.
- Bar Frames.
How do you prepare needlework for framing?
Before framing, you need to wash, dry, iron, and stretch your cross stitch piece so it will be in the best possible condition. However, it is crucial to first test both your fabric and your threads to make sure the colors do not run. It is also vital to use a very gentle soap that is free of phosphates.
How do you frame a cross stitch on a canvas?
Back your stitching with interfacing and press. Measure your canvas frame and mark the halfway points along each edge. Join up these points in pencil to make a cross on your frame. Use a pin to push through the central stitch of your cross stitched image – the point where the two ‘0’ gridlines cross on the chart.
How do you finish hanging cross stitch?
Adding the backing
- Carefully pull the fabric taut so that it’s centred and wrinkle free. Tighten the hoop.
- Cut a long piece of strong thread and knot the end. Sew around the edge, through both layers, using a basting stitch.
- Use an overcasting stitch to stitch the felt backing on. Finish with a knot.