Expert: Angela - 5/7/2010

Question
Hi Angela.... I have completed a Baby Sampler for my Gran'child....I did frame it myself...but noticed recently that the Sampler has 'wrinkled' inside the frame.....I obviously needed to stretch it before framing....and wondered how I do this?  I also do a lot of Tapestry work and 'square up' the piece by stretching it and tacking it to a board for a time before framing...would this work with cross-stitch?...Thank You for your time I look forward to hearing from you. Margaret

Answer
Hello, Margaret

The only way that I can suggest is by doing this:

1.  Wash it gently by hand.

2.  Press it.

3.  Then attach it to an acid-free mounting board.

I think the term is called "blocking".

Otherwise, I haven't stretched anything using stretcher bars.   I hope that helps.  Good luck, and happy stitching! :)

Sincerely,

Angela :)