Article: Consultant's pointers ease needlework

Needlework projects present a different set of challenges to novice and professional framers alike. Needlework consultant Glenda Shaw said 90 percent of the needlework she did was with a quilt batting. Although some people mount needlework flat, the following pointers are provided for the more popular method.

Use a foam-core backing board topped by a mounting board, with a layer of quilt batting on top of that. The needlework rests on this cushion and attaches to the backing board. The batting serves two purposes. It gives the needlework a three-dimensional look and also helps disguise any lumps from large stitchery knots.

Once the needlework project is complete, measure the dimensions ...

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