Cross stitch frames

[ChristmasMissy]

Does anybody do cross stitch? How do you frame the finished piece? Do you use a plastic frame with no glass/plastic or a regular picture frame and then use a mat?

I am making cross stitch pictures for gifts this year and need to figure out the best way to frame them.

Thanks!!

 

[MrsSoup]

We always take ours to Hobby Lobby to be framed.

 

[pattycakes]

I have framed both ways and think the best is behind glass. With time, the open piece turns with age and gets spots, dust, etc. It's more money, but worth it!

 

[momof4]

I've done it both ways also and prefer behind glass to keep off dust, dirt, etc. I usually take mine to Hobby Lobby or Michaels and have always been happy.

 

[jackfrosty]

I'm lucky enough that DH can do mine. I usually do quite simple, country stuff so it looks better to me without glass. If I did something more involved and formal I'd opt for glass. Some look really nice with stuffing behind the project when mounted.

 

[ChristmasMissy]

Some look really nice with stuffing behind the project when mounted.

Ooooh, never thought about stuffing it! It will give it more depth if I put it behind glass. Thanks for all the input y'all! I think will will have them framed with glass so they stay nice and clean...lol

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