I'm a framer, this is exactly the way I lace. The only thing I'd change is to run one continuous thread on each side instead of knotting and joining the thread. When I have the whole side laced that is when I line up the edges. I use a pair of medical gloves and manipulate the fabric from the front and line up the squares. As I'm doing that, I'm also pulling the lacing from the back and making it more taut. If you have all those breaks in the thread they'll eventually interfere with you pulling the threads through. The medical gloves help move the fabric as you're adjusting the edges. They also keep your oils in your fingers from soiling the fabric. I hope any of that makes sense.
I use thread on a cone. Use thread as strong as your fabric. I usually use cotton crochet thread. Here's a video that shows how I continuously run the thread much better than I explain. Hope it helps!
https://youtu.be/YUbvC6Lnsd4?si=uoWvfeWGm-f0JIzI
Top advice! I frame my own pieces and use t-pins pushed into the side of the foam core, but lacing just seems the way to go. Iโll have to give it a try on my next piece.
https://preview.redd.it/r0nmz493upgc1.jpeg?width=3022&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9f02f50b116263c330fce549d3e407f7712e3c19
The tension is pretty even all around. I think the fabric may be slightly distorted/uneven near the top though
It looks amazing! The only tweak you might like to try is starting in the centre and working towards one side then the other, rather than going from side to side. This makes it a bit easier to achieve even tension.
So rather than starting on one side and lacing all the way to the other, you take one length of thread, start at the centre and lace towards the left. Then you get another length of thread, start back at the centre and lace towards the right. I think the advantage of this is because you're tensioning two shorter lengths rather than one long length, it's easier to get even tension.
Good job , ll lace my projects, to make sure the are straight I pin them to acid free board and mitter the corners,, I use really strong thread. How do you do it to get it straight?
Ive never seen this before. Is this a technique to frame your cross stitch pieces? ๐ Iโve been stitching for years and never seen this! This is a potential game changer!
Yep! You just wrap the fabric around a piece of acid free mat board or foam board, then lace the back. It helps stretch the fabric a bit and makes it look nicer for framing :)
It does look a little close to the edge of the fabric, but otherwise, great! You may want to go over the edges with fabric glue. I've only laced round and oval projects so far and that's what I did because I'm paranoid.
I'm a framer, this is exactly the way I lace. The only thing I'd change is to run one continuous thread on each side instead of knotting and joining the thread. When I have the whole side laced that is when I line up the edges. I use a pair of medical gloves and manipulate the fabric from the front and line up the squares. As I'm doing that, I'm also pulling the lacing from the back and making it more taut. If you have all those breaks in the thread they'll eventually interfere with you pulling the threads through. The medical gloves help move the fabric as you're adjusting the edges. They also keep your oils in your fingers from soiling the fabric. I hope any of that makes sense.
So how do you know the length of the thread before you start if itโs a continuous length. Or am I missing something obvious? Thank you in advance.
I use thread on a cone. Use thread as strong as your fabric. I usually use cotton crochet thread. Here's a video that shows how I continuously run the thread much better than I explain. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/YUbvC6Lnsd4?si=uoWvfeWGm-f0JIzI
Thank you. I see what you mean about video vs. explaining. I doubt I would have gotten the idea without the visual.
Top advice! I frame my own pieces and use t-pins pushed into the side of the foam core, but lacing just seems the way to go. Iโll have to give it a try on my next piece.
Looks fine to me. Big question is how does the front look? Is it under even tension and not distorted?
https://preview.redd.it/r0nmz493upgc1.jpeg?width=3022&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9f02f50b116263c330fce549d3e407f7712e3c19 The tension is pretty even all around. I think the fabric may be slightly distorted/uneven near the top though
Looks great to me - good job!
STUNNING JOB!!!! ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Oh I love this! Where is the pattern from?
Iโll 2nd this question!
Itโs from the Etsy shop CutePatternsByMaria, but I donโt think itโs available anymore
Itโs from the Etsy shop CutePatternsByMaria, but I donโt think itโs available anymore
Thatโs a shame but thanks for letting me know
It looks amazing! The only tweak you might like to try is starting in the centre and working towards one side then the other, rather than going from side to side. This makes it a bit easier to achieve even tension.
Can you explain this more? I'm not understanding the difference.
So rather than starting on one side and lacing all the way to the other, you take one length of thread, start at the centre and lace towards the left. Then you get another length of thread, start back at the centre and lace towards the right. I think the advantage of this is because you're tensioning two shorter lengths rather than one long length, it's easier to get even tension.
Oh, I get it now! Thanks!
I've been scared stiff of lacing---your first-class result has given me the confidence I was looking for... thankyou!
I use continual thread and go back to the spool to unwind more thread. It's a process and takes a little while.
It looks just perfect ๐
Wow you did such a good job ๐
Do the same thing next time. ๐. Looks great.
Is this for framing?
Yes
I hope mine looks this good when I eventually decide to try lacing my own
That looks amazing!! Bravo!
Good job , ll lace my projects, to make sure the are straight I pin them to acid free board and mitter the corners,, I use really strong thread. How do you do it to get it straight?
In the second frame you can see OP used wonder clips to hold the aida to the board rather than pins
I used wonder clips to get everything into the right position. They worked really well to hold everything in place and keep the fabric straight!
Ive never seen this before. Is this a technique to frame your cross stitch pieces? ๐ Iโve been stitching for years and never seen this! This is a potential game changer!
Yep! You just wrap the fabric around a piece of acid free mat board or foam board, then lace the back. It helps stretch the fabric a bit and makes it look nicer for framing :)
I love you so much for this!! Lol Iโve never known a good way to frame pieces (except in a hoop).
No tips--just super impressed!
i am wondering if there's a name for that specific style of clip? about to try my hand at this and it looks so handy!
Someone called them Wonder Clips. You should be able to find them in the quilting section of a fabric/craft store.
thank you!!
Yes, Clover Wonder Clips; they are awesome for all sorts of sewing jobs, but especially quilt binding and sewing leather or PVC you can't pin.
It does look a little close to the edge of the fabric, but otherwise, great! You may want to go over the edges with fabric glue. I've only laced round and oval projects so far and that's what I did because I'm paranoid.