More About Framing
Up until now, the cross stitch pieces that I have framed I have done myself. Since they have been small works, I just didn’t feel the expense of a professional framer for these little pieces was justified. I don’t think I do too bad framing either. I get better at centering the pieces in the frame every time and generally I have been pleased with the results.
Nevertheless, when I see the pictures that many of you display of your works that have been professionally framed I am impressed. Therefore, when I started doing my largest and most complicated work to date (”Passing Admirers“) I made a promise to myself that since I am putting so much time and effort into it I would have it professionally framed when I was done.
A few days ago, I mentioned my quest to find a professional framer here in Munich (I haven’t looked any further yet, but I will be soon!) and while I was writing that entry I started thinking about framing and specifically what thoughts all of you other cross stitchers out there have about framing.
Therefore, we have the latest “Stitching Blogger’s Question,” which is actually two questions, though both are related to framing. Please feel free to answer either one or both! I look forward to your thoughts.
Do you frame your cross stitch yourself or do you take it to a professional framer? Why?
In your opinion, what are the advantages and/or disadvantages of putting your work behind glass when you frame it?
26 January 2005 at 19:17
Mine’s up.
27 January 2005 at 04:03
My reply is up!
27 January 2005 at 16:58
my reply is up! Thanks for doing this!
27 January 2005 at 19:56
I’ve written about this.
27 January 2005 at 21:34
Mine’s up! Thanks.
30 January 2005 at 06:43
I’ve just blogged about this, thanks for continuing with the questions.