Originally Posted by
Betty Boop
Your best bet is to get some acid free foam core cut into circles. Don't use the sticky board, that's only good for catching critters and bugs. I would try thinner batting and layer it, using a few dress pins in the sides of the foamcore to test the poofiness to see how you like it. Once you get the right thickness, lace the xstitch around the foam/batting package with a cotton crochet thread to pull the art tight. Even though it's a circle, you want to treat it like a square while stretching (like there is a horizonal and a verticle). Once it's laced (don't sew it to the foamcore, just to itself) then you can adjust it until it is centered to your liking.
(I am a picture framer, been doing this for 20 years, this is my mom's account
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When I pull the cross stitch tight do I use crisscross stitches like a square or should I try to anchor in a circular motion? I think you want it done crisscross but just want to check for sure. So glad for the help of someone who has some experience. I have my foam core and will make my circle and proceed from there. Your help is much appreciated.