Flosstube extra…how I resize thrifted frames to fit my cross stitching

[@karenmoad5121]

Great video. I always see beautiful wood frames at our local thrift store for less than $6. I have used an electric miter saw (similar to the picture you showed) several times and successfully resizing frames. I try to keep two diagonally oposing corners intact and cut the sides to length. That way I only need to glue the two new mitered corners. I also always put painters tape on the frame where I will be cutting. It helps gives you a smooth cut edge and also if you mark where you want to cut on the tape, it is much easier to see when the wood is under the blade.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thanks Karen! Great tips! I love the painters tape idea!

[@sheriking4041]

Thank you so much. I’ve always been crafty, trying to make my own things. I finish all my stitching and now with your help I can make my frames fit better.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Yay! Make sure you watch the more recent video I made where I actually show you how I use my miter saw and all the things!

[@LauraNielson-b3g]

Thank you this was very very helpful and very timely for me!

[@carlarigel252]

Thanks for sharing another wonderful video. Darlene is beautiful. Merry Christmas!

[@candigordon3591]

I admire you and your ability to DIY resizing your picture frames. I like that you stressed safety. You are amazing. Thank you for sharing.❤️🧵🪡❤️

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Candi! Thank you! Yes, safety, safety, safety! 💕

[@kckoehler1766]

Thank you for the encouragement to try!! Really good tips- 👍🏻

[@rolfhogfeldt7645]

Excellent video, tips and advice. Thanks for sharing. Now I'll share a tip thats worked for me. I buy a lot of thrift store frames too. I'm not looking for artwork, photo or painting, just the frame. On occasion, when I've seen a frame I really need or what and the price is just WAY to high, but I DON'T want the painting, print, etc., I've asked if they would take half off the price, and they can keep the artwork so they can sell that separately. It doesn't always work but it's worth it to ask, especially if you tell them that they are actually selling the piece twice. Loved your video and thanks for sharing 👍

[@sylviapage8572]

I’m very impressed by woodworking skills, your frames are great. Plus some lovely Whilst Iris Naps designs. Thanks for sharing.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thank you! I have another video showing how I actually use my miter saw, if you are interested 🤗

[@pattyallder8795]

Thank you for taking the time to share this information. I have been thinking about trying this for quite a while. I’m definitely going to start keeping an eye out at the thrift shop for some frames to experiment with. I’ve been stitching and framing my own pieces for 40 years, it’s time to start making my own frames too since custom frames have become so incredibly expensive. Thanks again. 😊

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thank you. I’m glad it helped. I did another video about a year ago actually showing how I use my miter saw, etc. if you are interested!

[@snowcanyonstitcher]

Thanks for sharing your expertise on resizing frames Kim! All great tips!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Oh, I did a more recent one that is actually a video of me doing it!

[@Lindawarner1953]

So appreciate you putting the safety reminders in your tutorial. My husband is a wood worker and safety is paramount.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Linda! I couldn’t agree more!

[@kandisiddle5071]

Thank you for sharing your information on resizing frames. I am fascinated one can even do this! In anticipation of this flosstube, I have collected several frames and will attempt to resize them. This is so practical and helpful as professional framing is too expensive for my budget. Thank you so very much! Looking forward to your next flosstube!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Kandi! Let me know how it went! Please be super careful! 🤗

[@kandisiddle5071]

@@ContentedNeedleworkerKim No worries. I have some limited experience with power tools and my husband will help. You are amazing and so talented! I'm so thankful you have shared your framing philosophy all along. I would rather spend my money on more haul and yet fully finish my stitching without compromising either. Thanks again!

[@sewgrateful15]

Hello stitchy friend, oh my stars....I ADORE how your brain swirls. Gosh, thanks a million for sharing so much information. From glue to saws. I stopped and went back, writing as fast as I could take notes. Your frames have always, always impressed me. I simply love that you re-purpose things into even more beautiful things than you started with. Such vision and creative spirit. Thanks for sharing and fingers crossed some of your brilliance slipped through the monitor and SPLASHED us all with goodness! You INSPIRE! Happy Stitching (and framing), your friend, Daleen

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thank you so much, my sweet friend ☺️🤗💕

[@sheriking4041]

For your wood filler that is in the container, put a piece of plastic wrap down tight in over the remaining amount of filler in the container then put your lid on. It’s the air in the container left behind when you use the contents of the container that dries out the contents. Just like if you left the lid off. Hope this helps.

[@wandamccoll3739]

Thanks so much Kim! This was very helpful. I haven't tried to resize any frames yet but yours are fabulous. Thanks again.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thanks so much, Wanda! 🤗

[@missouristitcher]

Such a treasure trove of valuable 🪚🗜information. Thank you for sharing! 👏🏼

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thanks, my sweet friend 💕

[@tomijane5039]

Wonderful video, Kim - you packed so very much useful information in, so generously shared. So well presented, clearly understood - and much appreciated!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Ah, thanks so much Tomi Jane ☺️🤗

[@krisskross8985]

Wow your frames look fantastic! I may try this as well. Great tips thanks for sharing

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thank you. Watch the one where I actually show you how I use my saw. It’s from about a year ago, so more recent let me know how it goes!

[@saltboxneedleworkes]

Great info! Bought a fabulous frame today, gotta get my saw out… 😀

[@JudyLaquidara]

Thank you so much. My saw and extra blades arrived yesterday. I'm ready but I'll probably wait til after Christmas to try ti. Your video was very helpful.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Judy! Let me know how it goes! Remember to wear safety glasses and be very careful 🤗

[@needlepullingthread1573]

I’m, what a wonderful video, your talents are so many, you are truly a blessing to those of us. I ATTEMPTED tp resize a frame, and very fast hubby comes in “ Lady, :Lady, what are you doing…..well so i am not good with tools, mainly because he wont let me play with his tools haha I am grateful that he was born a natural wordsmith Thank you for another wonderful video

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Oh, if your husband will do it for you, let him! I’m more handy in this area than mine 🤣🤗

[@Amylovestoads]

Kim, this was wonderful! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Aw, Amy, your hubby is going to be busy now, isn’t he? 😉🤣🤗

[@bettyross4807]

This was a very nice video! My husband usually does most of this but I still got tips that would make the finishing easier. Thank you very much!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Betty! Oh, thanks for sharing! You are fortunate to have your husband do your framing! 🤗

[@jacquelineleibfried4691]

I doubt I will ever try resizing a frame but I enjoyed seeing your process. Thanks for sharing.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thanks so much for watching, Jacqueline! Yes, this is not for everyone. It’s quite a bit of work! 🤗

[@tuppenceandbobneedlearts]

This was a great video. Thank you for all the information. Cheers.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thanks Melanie! Let me know if you do any resizing of frames! 🤗

[@debrfrogcottagedesigns]

Thank you for this flosstube, I’ve been waiting to watch this before I head off to the local op shop, and todays the day!!!! I wonder what I will find🤗

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hey Deb, what did you find??

[@evelynthayer7829]

You are so creative! Loved the video. Thank you.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thank you, Evelyn ☺️🤗

[@beckyhautanen1774]

Thank you so much for the inspiration! Safety first always! Take care!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Becky! YES! So careful 💕

[@janiceapositiveoutlook4308]

Hi Kim, I was watching your latest video where you mentioned this episode, so I had to stop and take a look. You did a wonderful job explaining your process. I’m always checking out old wood frames at thrift shops, and now I won’t skip over the large ones. ;-)

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thanks so much, Janice! Ya, I’m getting huge frames sometimes! I don’t pay a lot for them either. The only downside to all of this is all the glass I have to safely dispose of 😉🤗

[@teresavicars9989]

Thank you for this lovely video. It's so helpful.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Oh, yay, Teresa! 🤗

[@GrammaRosesHomestead]

Thanks, Kim, for these great tips. I've just recently bought a miter saw after watching your flosstubes and seeing how your skill has progressed since you got yours months ago. What you've told will save so much time of learning by making mistakes. In one of your comments below you mentioned that you were warned not to get the plastic glue on the front of your frame and it reminded me of something I learned probably 25 years ago or more. Acetone will melt many types of plastic (not all, so would have to be tested) and can replace glue since the two pieces won't be held together by glue but by an actual bond where the two partially melted surfaces mix together before hardening. Fingernail polish remover might work as a plastic glue!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi! Well, that’s super interesting and I may have an opportunity to give it a go! Thanks for sharing, Rose! 🤗

[@territheoldneedleshop996]

Thanks so much for sharing! They all look great ! I would love to see the process😜…I’m a visual learner🤣

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Terri! That would be loud 🤣 and require fancy camera and editing skills I do not currently have. Maybe at some point 🤗

[@amberharper3166]

What a great video! Would have never even considered resizing frames. Told hubby to get his power tools ready 😂

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Oh, Amber, I hope hubby is ready! I bet you’ve got a pile of things for him to make frames for 😉🤗

[@janet_idleknot]

Kim, thanks for recommending this video. Resizing frames seems quite do-able. You asked a question about sealing the rabbet of the frame. Yes. You do want to seal that because the acid from the wood will affect your stitched piece. I used to order frames from a professional framer. I’d pick up the frame, seal the rabbet, and then bring it back to her to complete the framing. I like to use glass and spacers. Thanks so much for sharing your process.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thanks Janet! Yes, I have since shared the sealing tape I use for the wood! 🤗

[@janet_idleknot]

@@ContentedNeedleworkerKim Hmmm…a tape?

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

@@janet_idleknot Lineco frame sealing tape

[@janet_idleknot]

Thank you! I’ve learned a LOT today. Have a nice weekend!

[@nanrussell6423]

Hi Kim. I just rewatched this video after talking to you this morning. Several years ago the framer at The Attic told me to use archival tape in the rabbet to protect the fabric from the wood. A previous commentor mentioned Lineco tape. I bought self-adhesive Linen Hinging Tape by Lineco. It is actually made of "acid-free, high thread count cotton," and is for hinging prints to backer board. I think I bought it at an art supply store. Hope that is helpful. Nancy.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Nancy! Thank you! I do have the Lineco tape, and it’s working well. It was so lovely to meet you and talk all things stitching! I hope you try the framing thing, and make sure to share, please 🤗

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Awesome Kim, thanks for your tips and caution in cutting these frames…this should really help❣️

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Yes, I’m a little anxious for everyone’s safety 🤗

[@littleanniez874]

I learned a lot. Thanks Kim! You give me confidence to try

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Oh yay! Just use extreme caution, please!

[@debbiedoud1723]

Fantastic! I have lots of framing to get busy doing this winter.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Yay Debbie! Please be super careful💕

[@gailstaehle4809]

Wonderful information Kim and thanks for doing this. So many things to think about....you always make it sound fairly easy but know you put a lot of thought into these.....thanks!!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Aw, thanks so much, Gail! Comments like yours make it worth it and so much fun! 🤗

[@barbarabell6527]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge& time. I find it fascinating how they are put together. You did a great job explaining. I won't be doing it. But on a plastic frame I guess you would glue the hanger on!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Barbara! Thank you! Yes, the E6000 glues on those hangers well! Even hot glue since it’s very light 🤗

[@gailsgoldenneedle4513]

Ohh thank you so much for sharing this!! I was so excited when I saw the title that I saved it on my tutorial list before watching 😆thank you again 💜

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

I hope it helps!

[@craftycatstitcher6658]

Great video! I have initially put my husband in charge of resizing frames since he's the wood worker in the house. But I'd like to give it a try myself. For plastic frames, we have found that Krylon Fusion For Plastic is excellent. I showed a plastic frame in one of my videos that we painted a matte white. I can't believe how good it looks. He just tried it on a wood frame and it worked great! Thanks for all the info!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Cathy! Yes, I’ve watched all your videos from the very beginning! I remember you sharing that paint! Thanks so much! 🤗

[@teresagardenhire8424]

Thank you for this!! I will be trying it on my next finish!!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Watch the one I did three months ago! It’s an actual demonstration

[@teresagardenhire8424]

@@ContentedNeedleworkerKim thank you!! I'll go find it now.

[@stitchingincostume]

Thank you so much Kim! This is a-lot of great info to think about. I'm saving this video to my Crafting list to refer to in the future. Happy stitching!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Katherine! Your list is long and glorious! 💕🤗

[@carolhofstetter5134]

Thank you for the great information Kim! Saving this video to my favorites. I'm currently collecting thrift store frames to go with my stitching. I'm just a beginner in stitching but I'm getting prepared for my retirement crafting. Love your videos!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Carol! Oh, retirement crafting…I love that! 🤗

[@Jennlovesstitching]

Kim thank you so much for sharing this info !!Happy Stitching Jennifer McMillan

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thank you, Jennifer 🤗

[@maryellendunn8899]

Beautiful needlework

[@merylbrink9685]

Thanks for the inspirational and instructional video. You do a great job and inspire me to try. Not sure I am as brave as you to use the power tools though but will be ok to use the hand saw.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Meryl! Yes, please use the hand saw! Let me know how it goes! Wear safety glasses🤗

[@cherylcuthbert2249]

Thank you Kim this was very informative

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thanks Cheryl! 🤗

[@annettecrnkovich6690]

Thank you Kim so much for this video! I am in awe with the frames that you resize for you beautiful stitched pieces. I am going to try your technique. I have been picking up different frames they are waiting for me to resize :) I will let you know how it goes. I am saving your video to watch again. Happy stitching🧵

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thanks Annette! Watch your hands! Wear safety glasses! Don’t turn on the saw until you are ready to cut! Please be very careful 💕

[@djbquilts6764]

Kim, what is the name of the pattern in the beginning in that awesome gold frame….love your tips and tricks video…so informative…

[@tarafell6301]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I just bought a frame from Michael’s to try this and feel so much braver about trying it now. I love that first ornate frame you showed. I hope I can find something like that in our thrift store for some of my pieces.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Tara! I would say practice on a cheap frame first if you can just to work out any kinks. That ornate frame was from a very long and not very tall sign that said Live, Laugh, Love, I believe. It was just a thrifted decor piece I took apart 🤗

[@kimcallan3160]

Thanks for all this great info! I ordered the clamp, we have the miter saw already! Hoping to try it soon!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Yay, Kim! Let me know how it went! 🤗

[@carlarigel252]

I enjoyed your video thanks for sharing!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thank you, Carla! 🤗

[@OnceUponAStitch]

Hi Kim! Thank you so much for this wonderful "tutorial!" I loved the information you shared and my husband just came down for his morning coffee and I'm having him watch this video as in writing this note. Hopefully together we'll be able to cut down my frames for my pieces! Have a wonderful week! Lori

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Lori! How exciting! Let me know if he has any tips and how your frame came out! 🤗

[@OnceUponAStitch]

@@ContentedNeedleworkerKim we have two questions. Where did you purchase the clamp to hold the corner together while the glue drys and the type of glue for the plastic and where did you purchase it? Sal helps me with the hardware on frames that I've used and suggested to let you know that he purchased a very thin drill bit to make the hole to attach a hanger. 💕

[@OnceUponAStitch]

We found the two products we had questions on. I'll let you know the results when we do adjust a frame. Thanks again

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

@@OnceUponAStitch the clamp came from Amazon! The glue is Plastibond 1500, but I’ve not used it yet you can only get it online. Coleen said to be careful not to get it on the front of your frame. Thanks for the tip!

[@gailsgoldenneedle4513]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I was so excited when I saw the title that I saved it to my tutorial list before watching 🤣thank you again 💜

[@christinalaska]

Hey Kim I hit an estate sale today and bought 10 gorgeous frames for CHEAP! Can’t wait to play with them! Thank you!!!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Oooh! How exciting!! 🥳

[@LockABeesStitches]

Awesome video Kim! Yes, definitely safety first...accidents with power tools happen so fast (ask me how I know, LOL)! :) But it is fun to hunt for frames to repurpose!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Aw, thank Coleen! My saw still scares me…which is good because it reminds me to be cautious 🤗

[@marilynferlitsch2003]

Great video. Thank you for the info. Marilyn

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Marilyn! Thanks for always taking time to comment! 🤗

[@mitzibud6908]

Another awesome video!! Thank you!!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thank you, Mitzi ☺️

[@varshakean6331]

Thanks Kim for sharing

[@cleocat8415]

Thank you! Wonderful 👏🏻

[@patedwards6651]

Great video! Thank you!

[@maryfleming9408]

Great info…thanks

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thanks Mary!

[@janmiechiels6926]

Thanks Kim, I need to do this more often! In the past I used a special kind of tape that was designed to be put in the rabbit to protect the needlework from the wood, or decades of dust and dirt that is not easily removed. Unfortunately I don’t have the name of it, a framing store may have info in it. It was a silvery/gray color as I remember. Thanks! I enjoy your videos and beautiful stitching!! Lineco Frame Sealing Tape is a brand of this tape found at Dick Blick art supplies.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Oh, thanks Jan! I will try to research that 🤗

[@kathryndepauw3698]

Just found you. I loved this Flosstube. I have numerous pieces that need frames. I also have a number of frames that I have found at flea markets that have lovely profiles and generous sizes for little $$. I even found a nice small oval frame (with a baby picture inside) that I will eventually stitch a piece for. Professional framing is expensive and I know between my husband and I we can do this. I do have a question though. How do you finish the backs of your framed pieces? Craft paper and double sided tape?

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Kathryn! How exciting to hear you will be resizing your frames! Yes, I use double sided tape and a roll of craft paper. I have shared more products in future videos for keeping the acid from the wood and how I now prefer larger frames so I only have to cut down and then glue two sections together. Much easier than trying to break apart corners and get all four the same size let me know how it goes!

[@JanetJabber]

Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Janet! I hope it’s clear and makes sense 🤗

[@joybelangia8475]

Do u just hot glue the frame ends once you cut them? And do u put batting on top of foam board to lay your finished work on B4 putting in the frame?..I 😘 ve all your work an frames ❤️..thx u joy

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Joy! I try to buy wood frames, and I will use wood glue. I have used E6000 with some resin frames, and that works. I don’t use hot glue these days since I’m usually avoiding plastic frames, but it will work if the frame is very lightweight like plastic. Yes, I like to use batting like Warm and Natural or a piece of cotton fabric (I actually have some painter’s drop cloth I cut up) on top of the foam core.

[@joybelangia8475]

@@ContentedNeedleworkerKim oh thx u so much for responding an all UR info.... Happy stitching....❤️

[@greekxstitcher5379]

Thank you!!!

[@carolalanliversage6077]

Many thanks❤️

[@sheilalovesgreg3489]

Thank you 😊

[@cindygaudet1390]

Awesome thanks so much. Hubby came in while I was watching said you can watch, he said why I know how, ha I said well why haven’t you done it for me. Lol he said didn’t know you needed it done. Lol well he is also a procrastinator somhmm. Was so intent on watching,now I am frogging or will have a window in. My house a ow too high lol. 🤪

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Ah, sounds like hubby will be making some frames soon! Sorry about that pesky frog 🤗

[@cindygaudet1390]

@@ContentedNeedleworkerKim no doubtful, he may try to resize but the garage is packed full because we. Need to build a shed when the price of wood comes down, so he can’t access his tools. However, lol 😉if I get the miter box and handsaw out he might take pity o me. Lol

[@joannmiller6852]

Hello Kim, what grit sandpaper do you use to Finish your frame after cutting.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Joann! I use 220 for most everything 🤗

[@luciabeaumier9738]

Thank you for sharing your experience in framing. I noticed your pieces just set in, do you eventually close up the back? Also how do you mount your pieces?

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Lucia! I’ve talked about how I use foam core on my regular videos. Yes, I will eventually finish stretching and pinning my pieces. It’s a bit of time, and I need to be in the mood to make sure things are straight. I haven’t closed up the back of too many because I’m always changing them to different frames as I find things I like more. Now that I’m framing a bit better, I will be finishing them up as well. I’d just always rather be stitching! 🤗

[@bettytucker727]

Do you know what the tool is called that you use to put the staples in the back of your frame?

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Betty! Are you referring to the V Nails? There is a magnetic punch I saw on KZbin for them. Perhaps you mean a point driver? This would be to secure your stitched piece in place. I just use a staple gun if I put staples in the corners I’ve glued. I hope this answers your question 🤗

[@bettytucker727]

@@ContentedNeedleworkerKim yes, thank you. The point driver is what I was thinking of.

[@maureenlopez9266]

Hi Kim! Do you recall a few floss tubes back giving us the name of a freebie that had several alphabets on it? Can you share the name of the designer again for me? Thanks!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Sure! Stone Street Stitchworks 💕

[@DeeAZstitcher]

Good comment for Caution … I will have my hubby resize frames, as he makes all my frames, but resizing would be Faster!!!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Dee! Yes, Caution! Nice that your husband is handy for this! 🤗

[@bunnystitches5578]

Very interested in your reframing video, by any chance cane you recommend a good video? I better at visual than reading. Thank you in advance for any and all info you came provide.🐇

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

I have made a more recent one with actual video. Sorry for not seeing this sooner

[@belindacharpentier628]

Why aren’t you using glass. You’ve done such a good job with the frames than go ahead a finish so it looks as professional on the back.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi Belinda! It’s just a personal choice. I like to see the stitching. Yes, finishing the backs when I get them fully pinned will be a plan on some of them 🤗

[@AbiBellaStitch]

I have a tip. Before you cut, you can lower the blade (without pressing the trigger) and see where the blade will hit in relation to your line. You can then move it a hair or two before making the final cut. Also, wear safety goggles. Wood splinters going in your eye is not fun.

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Thanks Abi! I have gotten better at where to position it, and I do cut just a smidge long so I have room to shave a bit if necessary. Yes, all the safety precautions ! Thank you so much! 🤗

[@lynnmcgee2821]

Thank you!