Tuesday, March 20, 2012

What's in a Frame?

For quite a while, I have been thinking about reframing an old cross stitch piece.  I stitched this back in the 80's and have always loved the piece, but the frame just made it look unappealing.  Here it is with the old frame.


Please ignore the ripples in the fabric.  In my haste to put this into it's new frame, I ripped it out of the old one when it occured to me that I should take a before and after photo!  Now, in all it's glory, here is the same sampler in it's new, updated frame.  Of course, I also took this picture before lacing it back into the frame.  I'm so impatient1



My next dilemma concerns where I want to hang this piece....it's in a very sunny place.  I usually frame my pieces without glass (unless it will be in a bathroom), but I think in this case that I am going to use museum glass and spacers on the piece.  Museum glass blocks more than 95% of the harmful UV glass which is a good thing!  I hope this will be the right decision and I can always remove the glass if I absolutely hate it!
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11 comments:

  1. MargaretMarch 20, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Oh, I do like it with the new frame! I see what you mean about the old one. I always use museum glass on my pieces -- a necessity in my house (think of the word starting with D and you'll know why. lol!). A lovely piece! I wish I knew how to frame my own pieces.

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  2. AlissaMarch 20, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    This new frame makes the stitching look like a completely new piece of art. It's so pretty! I'm sure it will look good in any room. Thanks for the info on the framing though. I've never NOT used the glass on my large framing projects. I might try that!

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  3. P.J.March 20, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Wow, nice update. It really pops in the dark frame!

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  4. DonaMarch 22, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    It looks really nice in the new frame. The dark frame really makes it stand out.

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  5. DebbyMarch 22, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I love the sampler and with the new frame it is even more beautiful!!

    Greetings from Debby,
    www.crossstitchstyle.blogspot.com

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  6. Laurie in IowaMarch 25, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    The new frame looks wonderful. I always frame with museum glass. It's just way to dusty her in Iowa.

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  7. ElizabethMarch 27, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Hi Jane - over the past year or so I've had so much fun playing in the blog world and following the work of all my fellow stitchers. Betty at Samplings from Spring Creek awarded me with the Liebster award and I'd like to pass it on to you! There's more on her blog and on mine

    http://threadsbooksandthings.blogspot.com/2012/03/liebster-blog-award.html

    Look forward to much more sharing!

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  8. Samplings from Spring CreekMarch 27, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Jane, the new piece looks awesome in the new frame.

    Your blog is new to me--looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful needlework

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  9. KristaMarch 27, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Hi Jane, I have found your blog thru Elizabeth's. Your stitchings are all so beautiful! I look forward to following your progress.

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  10. KatrinaApril 2, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Love, love, love the new frame!!!!!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 28, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    I obviously never commented on this post, but want to say that the verse on this sampler is one of my favorites for nautical samplers!!!

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