I mounted my lace medallions on a velvet-like material by first placing the fabric in a large wooden embroidery hoop. I made sure that the hoop was larger than the size of the frame (which was only a 5"x7" frame so maybe a 10" hoop?) I used a smaller size Egyptian cotton thread to "sew" around the edge of the lace. Since the lace had a nice sewing edge I was able to make nice even stitches which are not even visible. Then I just stretched the fabric over the mat/mounting board just like one might do for an embroidery project. One could either lace the fabric or place pins around the edge, but since this was just regular fabric and not an embroidery I threw caution to the wind and likely used tape on the back! (Gasp!) So far it's not sagging and if it ever does I can always add more tape! lol This was how I mounted the Binche pieces I displayed at the IOLI convention this summer.
P.S. I also agree that glass should not touch your lace. In fact, I don't even use glass! But that is different debate! Anita Hansen in snowy Cedar Rapids, Iowa - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
