Framing your needlepoint is easy and simple; you can do it yourself or have a little help from your local craft store like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby. All you need is a frame, an acid free foam core board, glazing points, nickel plated pins, masking tape, double sided tape, brown backing paper and Hanging hardware.
The easiest way to custom size your project is to buy a custom frame from your local craft store like Michaels or Hobby Lobby, they usually offer a 50% off coupon weekly on any custom framing. You do not necessarily need to have you’re project completely blocked, stretched or finished. But you will need to know the finished size of your canvas this way you are able to order the correct size frame. All you have to do is purchase the custom frame to use their coupon. The stores will go ahead and cut the foam core to size and add the framing points for you to fit the size of the frame. There may be a small fee if any for the acid free foam core board. If you decide to cover your framed piece with glass, be sure to ask for spacer tubes this way your piece will be able to breathe and any decorative embellishments will not be pressed against the glass. Once you take your custom frame home you can attached your needlepoint to the board with the pins and tape. Framing your canvases is a great way to display your projects and to preserve them as a family heirloom.