Needlework & Stitch Framing
Creating Custom Frames
Needlework Specialists
We use the term “needlework” for a general category of decorative sewing and textile arts handicrafts. Anything that uses a needle for construction can be called needlework (i.e., cross stitch, needlepoint, blackwork, etc.).
To frame your needlework treasures, we use a technique called “lacing” that is totally reversible and will not harm the original art. Using similar materials (like thread) that were used to create the original needle art, we sew – or “lace” – the needle art onto a rag-content foam board. If there is not enough fabric around the image that will be shown, we can add a gusset. Adding a gusset is many times used in the framing of antique needle art that has compromised fabric.
Intricate Detail
If we are framing a piece that isn’t square, we will “block” the needle art until it is. Using this technique, we are able to manipulate the piece square before mounting it with tightened stitches. We first lace the long side, and once we are happy that is on the board in the right place, we continue with the shorter side. As we go, we are tightening the thread. It is a continuous thread from the first insertion of the needle until it is perfectly mounted and then tied off.
We never use glue or adhesives of any kind, or staples to mount your needle art, so once mounted, it can always be removed with the simple cutting of the threads on the back. We place another piece of acid free foam board behind the laced piece to protect the stitches.
In framing of your needle art, we know that they are, indeed, works of art and should be treated that way. They are also your legacy and will be passed on for generations to come.
Hang Ups Custom Picture Framing provides custom needlework stitch framing to customers in Central Texas. This includes: Cedar Park needlework stitch framing, Austin needlework stitch framing, Georgetown needlework stitch framing, Hutto needlework stitch framing, Jonestown needlework stitch framing, Lakeway needlework stitch framing, Lago Vista needlework stitch framing, Leander needlework stitch framing, Liberty Hill needlework stitch framing, Marble Falls needlework stitch framing, Pflugerville needlework stitch framing, Round Rock needlework stitch framing and more.