Come up from the back under the edge of the fabric so the knot is underneath, then work your way back and forth, lacing in alternate directions, keeping the tension tight as you go. To start lacing get a long piece of thread, I used around 4-5 feet lengths, knotted at the end.
You will need a lot of thread, I started with a full 122 yard ball of thread and probably ended up using a good 2/3 of the ball in lacing this piece. I used size 10 thread that is sold for tatting. You’ll need a heavy duty strong thread to lace with.
Ensure it is completely secure and won’t move as you are lacing. I ended up with less than this along two edges as this piece as it was a kit and they tend to be a bit stingy with fabric allowance.įold the corners flat and secure with clipsįlip your project over a few times and ensure that the design is centred as you clip the fabric all around the edges. It is best to have about an inch of overlap on all sides. Always remember to test the fit prior to assembling - you don’t want to lace the whole thing up and then realize it won’t fit the frame because of the fabric!įold the fabric around the cardboard and clip to hold everything in place. Hold your fabric around the cardboard and test the fit in the frame, the fabric will add a little bulk so you need to ensure the frame will accommodate it otherwise you may need to shave a little of the cardboard off - but not too much as you want the fit to be nice and snug. You want to pick a cardboard backing that doesn’t have much give in it as you will be pulling the fabric taut and you don’t want too much bend in the cardboard.Ĭut your cardboard to the size that fits your purchased frame. Total cost about $27 Prepare you materials I didn’t include the cost of the clips as I already had them and you can use whatever you have on hand as long as it holds the fabric without damaging it.
It's not that it takes a long time to stitch, I've just been setting it down and getting distracted. So, I've been working on this little Christmas sampler for just about a month now.