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What is conservation framing?
Conservation framing ensures that no acid-bearing materials touch your work, so it's great for heirloom pieces of stitching or ones that have great sentimental value. This type of framing also protects your work from damaging UV light, insects, humidity and pollution.
How do I choose a mount for my design?
The best way to choose a mount for a design is to take your stitching to the framing shop and look at the various colours available. You can then pick out a shade that complements the colours used in your design. Be careful not to pick too strong a colour as this could draw peoples eyes away from the stitching towards the frame.
How can I avoid my stitching pressing against the glass?
You must never allow your stitching to come into contact with the glass as this could cause condensation and damage from mould. You can either 'lift' the glass away from the design by using a double mount - perhaps in coordinating colours to enhance your stitching - or use spacers which will do the same thing.
Can I hang my stitching in the bathroom?
Yes, you can but it is advisable to run some sealant around the edge of the glass to try to prevent moisture getting into the frame. The back of the frame should be sealed as well as possible, using a plastic tape rather than a paper tape which will be affected by the moisture in the bathroom. As a general rule, it's best not to hang really precious designs in the bathroom, but just use small, fun designs that don't take long to stitch. This way, if your work does get damaged, it won't be something that you've spent hundreds of hours stitching!
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