JoAnne, > to get info for, is: Once I am done, what is the BEST way to finish a > project? I really want this to look good, once I get it done. I also > want to enter > this in the Iowa State Fair next summer, so does anyone know, can I frame > it, > or do are there rules that the judges have to be able to pick up a piece > and > look at the back of it? If I can frame it, should I have the piece > attached to > the material, or would it be better to let the framer do that? Can I have > glass in the frame? My thoughts were to wash it, block it, and then > stretch > dark blue or black silk on a frame, and stitch the lace to that. Then I > would > take it to the framer and let them do the rest. Please, any help would be > wonderful!
I would check with your fair's rules: some must see the bank and others don't need to. It is certainly much safer if it can be entered mounted. I would also do the 'mounting to fabric' myself. I did with a piece I had framed. I had used a fairly stiff 'paint on fabric' piece and they did a great job. Be careful in choosing the framer, ask about their experience in framing 'fabric and/or needle work'. I hope you will be able to post some pictures for all to see. Lorri - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
