Flosstube 2 - How to prepare cross-stitch for framing (stretching & pinning over mounting board)

Heya! My wrinkled Village Serene cross-stitch gets the spa treatment in this video as I wash it, press it, stretch it, pin it, and lace it onto a mounting board. Sorry for the bits of awkward, still working on my production technique, lol.
#flosstube #crossstitch #framing #howto #danielgorman
I'm still researching the artist behind this piece, Daniel Gorman. :)

[@AnnLGreen]

Thank you for this detailed video and description. I have a 20"x21" piece I'm getting ready to mount on the board so ALL the tips are greatly appreciated.

[@owlbestitching8839]

Great tutorial. Thanks so much!

[@christinareichert2865]

Great step by step tutorial !

[@AChickandaDuck]

Thank you, this was very helpful! Your voice is so pleasant to listen to

[@laurasinkins]

Thanks so much. I appreciate your kind feedback :)

[@jacyntheblier3490]

Great tutorial…it is a lot of work, but this DIY! Love your cheery and calming voice!

[@laurasinkins]

Thank you so much!

[@roxannegreen5722]

Just want to say that your tutorial was awesome. Thank you for doing this. I think the lacing really makes a difference in the tidying up the back. See you next time. Happy Stitching 🪡

[@laurasinkins]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you liked it. :)

[@kathymathews2804]

You're sharing really, really good information! I so appreciate you!

[@laurasinkins]

Kathy, you just made me smile so hard! Thank you very much. 😊

[@Pages3Stitches]

This is excellent. Thank you so much! It never actually occurred to me that I can pin and lace my pieces before I bring it to a big box store to frame them. I've been so iffy about taking it to some place like Michaels for framing because of how they stretch the pieces unreliably. I've watched both of your videos and I'm excited to see more from you! You're absolutely delightful!

[@laurasinkins]

Oh my gosh that's a nice compliment! Thank you so much, I'm glad to hear it. :)

[@LouXstitchAficionado]

Oh thank you so much for this tutorial. Being in my 70s therefore on a fixed income, everything that can save me money is great. When I go to thrift stores, I often look for used frames so that stretching tutorial will come handy. Really enjoy your process, and I did look at the link for the graph design apps, that was brilliant and I saved it for future ventures… mind you with all the WIPs and kitted up and charts to be kitted up, I’ll need to live to 150 to make a dent in all the beautiful stitching in store lol, but enjoying all the things so far. Hearty cheers from Montreal, Eastern🍁 Canada 🇨🇦

[@elleemen4238]

Well that was a handy tutorial! My biggest takeaway is that I need to be more patient … I try to rush things or harbour the view that there must be a faster way. How silly. Especially when one considers the work we are preparing …. thousands of stitches that took countless hours … what is the rush at this point in the piece?! Thanks Laura you have given me lots to think about on this holiday Monday! Now up to my craft room…..

[@laurasinkins]

I’m glad you liked it. Happy Family Day! :)

[@beverleygardam151]

You have done an excellent job on mounting your cross-stitch.

[@laurasinkins]

Thank you so much!

[@BrandiTalmadge]

I like your thought on stitching in the guideline. I’ve pinned once and laced twice, I really like the lacing alone (no pinning), for me it goes quicker. But really like the idea of having the threaded guidelines for linen. Thank you for sharing. ☺

[@thesimplestitch946]

This is a great tutorial that I will refer back to again and again. Your stitched piece is a beauty. Susan

[@laurasinkins]

Thank you so much. I’m glad you found it helpful. :)

[@LoriRabell9239]

This is such a great video! So informative! I love how you took the time to make sure it was exactly right! I was hoping we would get to see it framed! You did such a great job, thank you!

[@angelaread234]

I know I'm supposed to say something about Your technique, which don't get me wrong are amazing & your video was really helpful, but I can't just leave my comment without saying ...... *_I LOVE YOUR KITCHEN TILES_* 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@laurasinkins]

OMG best comment ever! LOL! They are my favourite diy project we've done in a house FULL of diy 😁

[@Sandringham100]

I love the way you stitched a guide line. I have often really struggled with mounting a piece straight. And making your piece the size of an “off the shelf” frame, never thought of that either. I will definitely keep that in mind for future pieces. Hi from Edmonton, AB

[@laurasinkins]

Aw thank you so much. :) Glad it was helpful.

[@charleneslawson9447]

Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@laurasinkins]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@Youtubefloss]

Great tutorial and beautiful stitching❤😊

[@laurasinkins]

Thank you! 😊

[@glendawilson3260]

Thank you! Very informative! 👏

[@spritegirl1]

Well done! Very good instructions! ❤

[@michaelmaxgierl2887]

The basting stitch is such a great idea! I haven’t framed a piece yet but am working on one now that will definitely end up in a frame. Thanks for the tips.

[@laurasinkins]

Glad I could help :)

[@mickeymosko7433]

Great tutoiral!!! I just finished a Nora Corbett pattern and wanted to frame it myself and this is exactly what I needed...Thanks!

[@laurasinkins]

Wonderful! Glad it was helpful!

[@svance1041]

So helpful…thanks so much!

[@laurasinkins]

Thanks. I’m glad you liked it. :)

[@suzanelemay5021]

Just found your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@laurasinkins]

Thanks for watching!

[@deborahprairiestitcher]

Thanks for the tutorial.

[@laurasinkins]

You're welcome!

[@Diana221162]

Thank you so much for posting!! I’m using a marker for the first time as well .

[@laurasinkins]

You are so welcome!

[@FrostyXStitch]

Thank you! Really good tutorial👌🏻

[@pathansen4368]

Thanks!

[@yullyparraduque3694]

the cross stitch landscape is gorgeous, would you please share with me where did you get the pattern? Thank you very much.

[@Reetie60480]

I always use a white towel so potential dye from your towel doesn’t bleed onto your project.

[@rebeccafelker8851]

Good video. I too mat and frame my own things, I can’t see the cost for matting and framing for my pieces unless it is for a super special project. I also use the mat board and I had a Professional framer tell me in time the glue from the mat board will wear and get into your threads. I just don’t know about that. I know many many people use it and I will continue too. As long as it is archival. Right?

[@laurasinkins]

Thank you and thanks for the tips! :)

[@carolheverin8814]

❤

[@suzannecamp1777]

You might try sequin pins which are shorter. Also be careful with pins in your mouth. People have been knock to accidentally inhaling them

[@margythorstenson813]

I also wondered about the long term effects of our saliva on needlework?

[@GardeningandMyDailyLife]

Helo bạn yêu ,chúc bạn một ngày vui vẻ hạnh bên người thân và gia đình ❤❤❤🤝.

[@marybarkhouse554]

Can you just mark the line instead of stitching?

[@laurasinkins]

@@marybarkhouse554 Sure. That seems reasonable

[@marybarkhouse554]

@ I am really new at cross stitching and so far in joying the challenges I have run into..lol thanks so much for your advice and the tutorial. Was well done . Keep up the great work.

[@jilldrouillard8974]

Great tutorial! Just a warning!! Please don’t put pins in your mouth!!! As a former OR nurse--removing theses from your bronchial system is not pleasant! Please be careful! Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@laurasinkins]

Thank you Jill for your kindly reminder. It's a very old habit that I do unconsciously. I haven't heard of people inhaling pins before, that sounds horrible!