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Textiles come in a huge variety of forms – from simple cross stitches and clothing to complex embroideries and lacework, and from feltwork and patchwork to tapestries and prints on fabric. Materials used include open weave aida cloth and burlap through to fine silks and linen, and many textiles also incorporate surface embellishments such as beads and ribbons.
This diversity presents framers with a number of technical challenges as different forms of needlework will require a different framing solution. The items need supporting and may require ‘squaring up’ using methods that can be removed without harming the original piece of work. Conservation framing materials and techniques, particularly where historic textiles are concerned, should also be used. In issue 11, Mal will take you step by step through the process of framing an antique sampler. His useful advice and handy tips will help you to offer your customers a professional and decorative framing solution for their textiles, and one that will also offer the best practice solution to prevent deterioration and conserving the item for posterity.
