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    Old 08-26-2018, 05:25 PM
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    I put together a 1000 piece puzzle of this artwork and framed it for my sewing room also. I took it to Michaels with a coupon. It was well worth it. i enjoy it every day. Such a charming work of art, so full of details!
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    Old 08-26-2018, 05:43 PM
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    talk to Hobby Lobby....audition larger frames and Mattings if possible. They do a nice job and perhaps they will have suggestions.
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    Old 08-26-2018, 07:11 PM
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    Isn't that a coincidence! It sure is a fun to look at

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    I put together a 1000 piece puzzle of this artwork and framed it for my sewing room also. I took it to Michaels with a coupon. It was well worth it. i enjoy it every day. Such a charming work of art, so full of details!
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    Old 08-26-2018, 07:13 PM
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    Thanks again to all for the abundance of compliments and great advice! I will pursue my options this week

    Christine
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    Old 08-26-2018, 08:13 PM
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    that is wonderful! A billion stitches to get that detail. I'd suggest using a coupon (often 40-50% off) at Michael's or JoAnn's and be sure that you get anti-glare glass that is not touching the threads. And ask for acid-proof backing/mat--that is a treasure that will get handed down.
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    Old 08-27-2018, 06:22 AM
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    Make sure everything you use is archival quality.
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    Old 08-27-2018, 06:28 AM
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    Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkdlVNdjQRo
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    Old 08-27-2018, 08:48 AM
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    I agree with Rhonda and Watson. Joann's and Michael's may be convenient, but I've always used a custom shop for framing handwork. If there is a small business cross stitch shop, check with them; they usually have someone to refer you to. Also, right now, big box stores are making it difficult for small businesses to survive.
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    Old 08-27-2018, 10:08 AM
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    My Mother made this embroidered picture of "The Last Supper" as a housewarming gift 10 years ago.


    In the second photo is a set of pillow cases my Gram hand embroidered over 25 years ago. The design is the logo of the Saginaw Chippewa tribe, to which I belong. My cousin Julius Peters designed this for our tribe in the '70's. Gram was 99 when she went on her journey.

    The third photo is a close up.

    http://www.sagchip.org/tribalobserve...x?article=1127
    Attached Thumbnails img_0764.jpg   img_0766.jpg   img_0767.jpg  

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    Old 08-27-2018, 11:06 AM
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    Michaels can cut a custom mat for you, and you can use dimensions that will fit in a ready made frame. Much less expensive than having them do the whole thing from scratch.
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