Jennifer Jane Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I'm sewing a tapestry sampler for my god-daughter's baby boy's christening and need to get it framed. The prices quoted by the two framers that I've visited so far have been a lot more than I was hoping to pay (and certainly more than the cost of the sampler ) Also the lead time would be cutting it fine if I ordered now - and I'm still working on the tapestry One of the members of my spinning group suggested I make a frame, as she used to for her cross stitch, but I don't feel confident enough to do so. Another suggestion was to buy a made to measure mount, an off the shelf frame and she would kindly help me to stretch and mount the work, which sounds more feasible. I'm sure somebody on here will have experience of framing their work and wondered if anyone had better ideas, knew best places to buy mounts/frames and anything I need to take into account, e.g. depth of frame, and whether to glaze or not. I really need to get this completed so I can start on the Easter swap!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I see you are from Sutton Coldfield - my home town!!!!! There used to be a picture framer in the market in Sutton (they were there in the old market building - sort of about where the Entertainer is now and I know they moved to the new market originally, but no idea if they are still there) I had dozens of needlework projects framed there so it might be worth a look, but like I say, they might not still be there - I don't live in Sutton anymore so not sure who else might be worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I'd buy a frame and get the help of your friend to do it. I've not made one for a while but I used to wet the piece and pin it to foam to square it and allow to air dry then stretch it onto the mount by sewing at back from one side to another like lacing it then put in a glazed frame. If it's textured and would squash in a normal frame buy a box one. I used to be able to get mounts for around it cheaply from the frame shop. It's hard to cut your own and get the bevels. Show us when it's done, however you do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Jane Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thanks for the advice. I was in Sutton Market a few weeks back, though not looking for frames, so didn't notice if there was a framer there. It has definitely changed a lot recently. I will spend the weekend looking & definitely post a pic when finished. I always think that I could have bought something nice ready made for the price it costs to make something - not to mention the time and trouble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Oh no hand made is much better you sew your love and thoughts into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
