tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post6598552865452387730..comments2024-03-27T12:16:00.205-05:00Comments on A Stitcher's Story: Advice PleaseVickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601483236926246196noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-39886022233829728912012-09-10T15:25:46.804-05:002012-09-10T15:25:46.804-05:00I've used fray check on the edges of stitching...I've used fray check on the edges of stitching. The key is to not use very much. A tiny bit is good.<br /><br />For your project, though... What about cutting a piece of cardboard the size of the frame and mounting your stitching to the cardboard. Either with acid free double sided tape, or by lacing it to the cardboard and then putting it in the frame.<br />Mearihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-68061228617199379062012-09-10T08:40:00.180-05:002012-09-10T08:40:00.180-05:00I was going to suggest the iron-on interfacing too...I was going to suggest the iron-on interfacing too, it's always worked well for me. I hope the book is found eventually.Giovannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04790776898768008304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-29131597813341373982012-09-10T05:07:12.474-05:002012-09-10T05:07:12.474-05:00I hope that the colds are better at your house!
Hu...I hope that the colds are better at your house!<br />Hugs!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01551177344589162442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-15122149948606515372012-09-10T03:51:58.085-05:002012-09-10T03:51:58.085-05:00I've never tried to finish using one of these ...I've never tried to finish using one of these frames but I'm thinking that the interfacing idea is a good one and one that I'm going to remember about!Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03474581695820151565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-4122033854893712732012-09-09T09:55:27.833-05:002012-09-09T09:55:27.833-05:00Sorry Vickie I cannot help you on this one but you...Sorry Vickie I cannot help you on this one but your first comment would be a good one to use, hugs.butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16083894897044273749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-37360701062631253172012-09-09T06:24:43.963-05:002012-09-09T06:24:43.963-05:00You can squeeze in one fabric and one pretty paper...You can squeeze in one fabric and one pretty paper baking into the frame with two pieces of glass. It is better if the backing paper is thin. No card stock. I would practice with a blank piece of your linen and the paper first to make sure it will work. No fray check needed.MartyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131484678247040996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-37719511990593642692012-09-08T13:21:27.776-05:002012-09-08T13:21:27.776-05:00Correction. I placed the glass on the side of the ...Correction. I placed the glass on the side of the stitched piece (duh!). The paper side of ornament was exposed.<br />love AnnetteAnnette-Californiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875182288808015617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-31856370176159579192012-09-08T12:43:36.781-05:002012-09-08T12:43:36.781-05:00I've only used Fray Check on inside edges to p...I've only used Fray Check on inside edges to prevent raveling and totally agree with Riona.marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252451302831115791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-73440120723441151842012-09-08T12:37:35.532-05:002012-09-08T12:37:35.532-05:00Yes I've used the memory frames with glass. No...Yes I've used the memory frames with glass. No Fray Check. Lets see there are 2 glass pieces that fit in the frame. Take one of the glass & trace on a piece of same fabric as you wish to frame. Having a trial run will make you feel better when it comes time to cut the real piece you want to see in the frame. I had simply cut the piece (theres no fraying because its not going anywhere but inside the frame). Layer fabric, piece of pretty cardstock, glass then fitted into the frame. Yes I only used 1 of the glass not 2. Because the fabric is thick. I had made a gift hanging ornament with the stitched side exposed, no glass. It has not frayed yet:) let me know if you have more Q's.<br />love Annette<br />Annette-Californiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875182288808015617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-77226550252730898602012-09-08T11:14:01.188-05:002012-09-08T11:14:01.188-05:00Vickie--this happens all the time at my library, t...Vickie--this happens all the time at my library, too. It is a big library and the books get accidentally mis-shelved frequently, both by patrons and staff. If it doesn't turn up in a week or so, ask your library to do an inter-library loan--surely some library in the state of Wisconsin will own it :)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368237913096460512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-16817481567369893162012-09-08T10:46:42.027-05:002012-09-08T10:46:42.027-05:00yup riona idea sound so good..
good luck dear xxxyup riona idea sound so good..<br />good luck dear xxxcuckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650071456271781518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-44017513071422282182012-09-08T10:14:27.199-05:002012-09-08T10:14:27.199-05:00I've used Fray Check on some cut edges, but ha...I've used Fray Check on some cut edges, but have never tried to cut through it. I like the idea of using the interfacing though - I think that would work out well.<br /><br />Check places like Amazon and Half.com for the book if you use it that frequently. I have a couple alphabet books in my stash that I use quite often. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17432778814708875811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-83965293306258057232012-09-08T08:43:07.963-05:002012-09-08T08:43:07.963-05:00I'm not much helping with finishing I'm af...I'm not much helping with finishing I'm afraid. Riona's idea of interfacing sounds good though. Only used fray check on my DD's ballet shoes (the ribbon ends) and it is rather stiff. Good luck! I do like how the design came out. Such a bummer about the book! Maybe you should invest in a copy? Can you buy one or is it OOP?Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03646028248366805686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-23386269353298514182012-09-08T08:26:45.315-05:002012-09-08T08:26:45.315-05:00Sorry,,can't offer any suggestions but I do wi...Sorry,,can't offer any suggestions but I do wish you luck with it.Kaisievichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466159839339896483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-71308512658057451982012-09-08T08:23:39.375-05:002012-09-08T08:23:39.375-05:00I''ve never used fray check. Riona's ...I''ve never used fray check. Riona's suggestion sounds like a good one!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929920771003768745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407963254674094722.post-32753083338052850552012-09-08T08:03:54.594-05:002012-09-08T08:03:54.594-05:00I have never used fray check on cross-stitch becau...I have never used fray check on cross-stitch because I find it leaves a very stiff edge and because it yellows with age. I was wondering if there is enough depth in your frame for a very thin iron-on interfacing instead. Interfacing comes in all sorts of weights and if you bought the very lightest and finest available [meant to be used with thin and delicate fabrics like silks and nylons] it would stabilize your edges without adding a stiff rim or lip to your piece.rionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07141923797221351378noreply@blogger.com