Andy Philpott - Your friendly local service specialising in framing
Cross Stitches and all other types of needlework.
Established 2005
STRETCHING
This process can be time consuming to achieve an accurate finish. The work is folded around a piece of acid free lined board, the work is then stretched by lacing the Aida at the back of the board and gradually stretching and straightening it until the picture / pattern looks ‘square’.
When stitching your pattern / picture please bear in mind the following.
••Always centralise your work on the Aida
••Allow enough Aida for stretching i.e for the pattern + any space required around the pattern + an overlap for the mount + enough Aida to go round the back of the board. Ideally a good amount is at least 3” / 75mm all round.
••The better the stitching i.e. even tension, the better finish I can get.
••Tuck in loose ends of cotton as they will show through the Aida
••Make sure any beads or ornaments are firmly secured.
••If necessary clean the finished work.
This process can be time consuming to achieve an accurate finish. The work is folded around a piece of acid free lined board, the work is then stretched by lacing the Aida at the back of the board and gradually stretching and straightening it until the picture / pattern looks ‘square’.
When stitching your pattern / picture please bear in mind the following.
••Always centralise your work on the Aida
••Allow enough Aida for stretching i.e for the pattern + any space required around the pattern + an overlap for the mount + enough Aida to go round the back of the board. Ideally a good amount is at least 3” / 75mm all round.
••The better the stitching i.e. even tension, the better finish I can get.
••Tuck in loose ends of cotton as they will show through the Aida
••Make sure any beads or ornaments are firmly secured.
••If necessary clean the finished work.
