Pricing Needlework Lacing

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Recently we have been getting in more and more needlework and are being referred by several needlework shops.

I think part of this is because we lace* our n/w and don't just ATG them to the mats like the craft stores. (I don't know if that is their policy, I just know this from dis-assembling some of their work).

I can do a typical 16x20ish n/w in about 20 minutes. Not much faster for smaller jobs though. When I look at my pricing I feel it is a bit to cheap.

What do you charge for lacing a 16x20 n/w?

*Our current method it to use an Attach-Ez around the edges and then lace this like speed laces on a pair of boots.
 
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We charge 48.00 We do sew muslin on the edges so the x stitch does not come in contact with the edge of the artcare foamcore.
 
I've been doing mostly needlepoint and they take a bit longer. I'm using a double layer of 8-ply leaving 1/2" or so unattached between the two sheets. Stretch using SS map tacks, then lace with heavy cotton thread. Just did one that was 16 X 20ish and it took about 1.5 hours start to finish. I charge about $60.00 for that. I'm not the fastest lacer, but I am very careful to count the openings in the canvas to make sure the laces are even...every 5th hole.

Dave, would you please post a picture showing how to lace using Attach-EZ?

I have 2 small cross stitches to frame and will probably pin those rather than lace. I will do a bit of sewing on the back to get the margins to lay flat.
 
wpfay said:
Dave, would you please post a picture showing how to lace using Attach-EZ?
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Dave might post a picture too, but here is my illustrated instruction sheet. I've been using and teaching this method for a while.
 

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Jim Miller's sharing of a class handout is a great example of the best of the Grumble in action. Thanks for sharing this, Jim.
 
I do it just exactly like what Jim's handout shows, funny thing is, I have not taken one of Jim's classes where he covered this:)

One thing that I will add is that I like to put in a few pins on each side to hold the N/W in place while I am lacing. This is especially important if the N/W is not getting a mat.

Another tip, put a piece of tape over the tag about every 4-5 tags. This is to hold the thread in place in case you lose tension or somehow let it come un-wound. Remove all tape when your done.
 
Thanks Jim and Dave!
Kinda thought that was what you were talking about, just never used the tecnique.
I've been suggesting to my regular cross stitch folks to get the edges of the material they are working on serged instead of using the stitchery tape. Seems to be catching on.
 
I have a serger...... I'm bored... send your cross stitch over....... :smileyshot22:
 
$53 not including backing or tax!
I lace through calico/muslin that has been machine sewn on the edges of the needlework.
 
Thank you so much for posting your lacing method here for all of us to benefit from Jim....... that is truely generous of you! It shows your desire to help us all to become more efficiant and better at our craft.

I also use a combonation of the attach eze microtacs and lacing. Basically using the microtacs on the ends of the board (like many folks use pins) just enough to steady my piece, and then traditional lacing on the back, but I can see a huge advantage to your method. Cannot wait to give it a try!

I charge $43.00 for this on a 16x20.
 
FrameMakers said:
I do it just exactly like what Jim's handout shows, funny thing is, I have not taken one of Jim's classes where he covered this:)
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Well, if you didn't figure it out on your own, which we know you are fully capable of doing, you didn't have to take the class. Ths 'speed-lacing' method has been described in Grumble threads several times, as far back as August 2003. The same search also regurgitated t h e s e five threads.

If you've ever wondered if I post too much, this ought to confirm it for you. The Grumble has probably cost me a small fortune in class attendance over the years.:cry:
 
I would'nt worry about it Jim..........posts like these just confirms for me, and I would suspect many others, that you are definately someone that I would like to take a class from :)
 
homeaccents said:
I would'nt worry about it Jim..........posts like these just confirms for me, and I would suspect many others, that you are definately someone that I would like to take a class from :)
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I'll second that. I might add that Jim is a very good teacher. You will definitely want to go home and actually do what you learned in class.
:cool: Rick
 
love the T mount and will try it next time (bit of a needle 'n thread girl, but I do embrace change :))
my POS shows $41.35 for lacing (doesn't include anything else)
 
For a 20x16 piece at today's exchange rate I'd be charging $28, but I charge by the glass size so that would be with no mat.

Assuming a 3" mat and therefore a glass size of 26x22 I'd charge $41, but we sell notions, so I'm not buying the crotchet cotton (etc/whatever) as an end user and it's going to take me 20 mins max so I'd be happy to do it all day every day at that rate!
 
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