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My home gets A LOT of natural lighting; we live in the tropics. I have several finished cross stitch projects that I'm wanting to frame and hang on my walls, but I'm worried about them fading with all the sun light. Is there a way I can protect them?
Thanks!
Hello, Heidi
Unfortunately, I don't have a good answer for you on this subject. The only thing that I can suggest is perhaps getting some blinds for your windows, and pull them down during the day to keep the sun off of your pictures. I honestly don't know if anyone makes glass that doesn't allow sunlight to travel through it to keep it off of stitchery.
I know that this isn't helpful to you, and for that I sincerely apologize.
Sincerely,
Angela
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Angela
Expertise
I have 22+ years of cross stitching experience, which includes stitching on Aida, evenweave linen, vinyl canvas, and have stitched a design on a cotton t-shirt using waste canvas. I have also worked with beads and blending filament in quite a few projects. I have made many projects which include cross stitched mugs, a keychain, pictures, magnets, and the cotton t-shirt. I can answer questions pertaining to preparing and cleaning fabric, preparing clothing for stitching, how many threads to be used on which Aida cloth, and will try to help you to the best of my ability with other questions you may have. I am prompt in my responses and usually answer within 24 hours from when you ask your question. I look forward to helping you. :)
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