Is this needlepoint?

David McCormack · Post by **David McCormack** » Mon 17 Jun, 2013 8:48 am

Is this what you call needlepoint?

It is to be framed with a windowmount and I need to know the best way to mount it please? The base material is quite stiff and I was thinking do I lace it or is there another way?

Many thanks.

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Roboframer · Post by **Roboframer** » Mon 17 Jun, 2013 9:24 am

It is needlepoint, many call them tapestries which is Ok but a proper tapestry is woven and has no base fabric.

That looks very nice and square, normally they are diamond-shaped, from slightly to extremely and have to be 'blocked' or squared, usually by dampening and pinning to a board.

I normally lace them, but over a thicker board than I'd lace a cross stitch on, pinning to foam board is another method

A single or even a double mount is nothing like enough space for glass clearance on these things, if that's what I end up providing I put a rebate spacer in as well.

David McCormack · Post by **David McCormack** » Mon 17 Jun, 2013 9:38 am

Thanks. Yes it is very square. I'll lace on thicker board.

The windowmount is with the fillet in the photo which stands proud from the mount so I've already decided to use a rebate spacer.

Cheers.

Post by **prospero** » Mon 17 Jun, 2013 10:08 am

Rather than use a rebate spacer I would build up the back of the mount with scrap board to push the fillet back. With a double mount + fillet that should give a good 6mm+ clearance.

My preferred method for these is to use a beveled liner. The good old canvas-wrapped ones work well. About the only thing they are good for.

They give a similar clearance and provide a nice cushion for the glass.

Ricky · Post by **Ricky** » Tue 18 Jun, 2013 12:28 pm

Heres one I did earlier David if it's any help.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 750&type=3
I must call in & see you sometime,me & the missus are always over there either walking,photographing,or painting.

David McCormack · Post by **David McCormack** » Wed 19 Jun, 2013 2:35 pm

Very helpful set of photos there Ricky, thanks

benjiman grapes · Post by **benjiman grapes** » Sun 23 Jun, 2013 9:10 pm

If using thick board another option is to T-Pin. To create a good level clearance from the glazing I prefer shadow mounting. Spacers combined with a window mount I find can occassional cause the window to lift from the item being framed. Especially if the customer hangs it somewhere where the temperature fluctuates.

Roboframer · Post by **Roboframer** » Sun 23 Jun, 2013 9:39 pm

Needlework once laced/whatever, needs to be made flush; I usually use 5mm foam board for that on a needlepoint. The window mount is stuck to that 'sink mount' and in turn an under mount/barrier can be too, so there's little chance of the window mount lifting if you use a rebate spacer as well, not impossible though I suppose.

benjiman grapes · Post by **benjiman grapes** » Sun 23 Jun, 2013 9:56 pm

Hey Robo,
We always level the back out with foam and packing.
We find the lifting is usually dependant on width of the mount. Larger the border width the more likely it will occur.

Roboframer · Post by **Roboframer** » Sun 23 Jun, 2013 10:03 pm

Okey dokey.

Welcome to the forum BTW

benjiman grapes · Post by **benjiman grapes** » Mon 24 Jun, 2013 11:23 am

Roboframer wrote:Welcome to the forum BTW

Thank you! I was with Sarah from Gunnar when she mentioned this forum & et voila here I am.

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