Cross Stitch Finishing and Framing Guides
Washing, pressing, framing, hoops, ornaments and pillows: turning a finished piece into something you can hang or give.
A finished stitch is not yet a finished piece. These guides cover what happens after the last cross: washing out marks and hoop creases safely, pressing without flattening the stitches, and mounting the work in a frame, a hoop, an ornament or a pillow. They explain which methods suit which fabrics and sizes, what to do yourself and when a framer is worth paying for.
GuidesHow to Finish Cross Stitch: Wash, Press, Frame, Sew
How to finish cross stitch in the right order: check, test for colorfastness, wash, press, then frame, hoop or sew it, with museum advice on framing.
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GuidesCross Stitch Ornament Finishing: 4 Simple Methods
Four ways to finish a cross stitch ornament: flat felt back, stuffed pillow, padded board or ready-made frame, plus washing, trimming and hanging.
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GuidesHow to Frame Cross Stitch: Lacing, Mounting, Glass
How to frame cross stitch so it lasts: sizing the board, lacing or stitching it on, spacers that keep it off the glass, UV glazing, and what never to use.
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