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janey
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lace hankerchief

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Hi there,
I have read many helpful posts on this site over several years but this is my first question. Im sure you can help.
I have a gallery in Honiton and recently I have been asked to frame a lovely antique Honiton lace hanky. Its very fragile obviously. I frame a lot of embroideries but this is nothing like the same. Client wants the whole of the hanky visible on a plain background but HOW to fix it? Im guessing prospero or roboframer will know :)
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Welcome to the forum :-)

Full support sewing here - it's already full of holes so no need to poke a needle through anything, just over strands. It'll be made from an 80 plus gauge cotton and you can use the exact same if you can find a good (ahem) needlecraft shop. Or just use standard sewing cotton, the more stitches the merrier.

Would be easier to sew on to fabric, which could be padded first and that could look great too but it's not that difficult, with a v sharp needle and either a rubber gripper or a thmble, to pierce mount board.
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I'd do it like Robo says. :D

Although sooner him than me. :?


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Hi to you both
Many thanks for your time and advice. Client wants it on mount card so I will let you know how it all goes.

Great forum - as always framers are a very helpful breed!
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Hi folks
many thanks for your help I have finished the job and not half as fiddly as I thought - they never are, are they? I think its the fear of the unknown!!!
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I like it - you've managed to keep it nice and square too :) I'm sure whoever it is will be very pleased :)
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Like the design. Colours spot-on. :D
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Very nice job :clap:

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