Securing a needlework mount

[Richard Darling]

OK, so I've heard about this method of needlework mounting, but never done it before. I cut a mat out of 8 ply, and am trying to put the needlework in the opening, securing it with the fallout from behind.

How does one secure the needlework so that it doesn't slip, and the fallout so that it doesn't, um, fall out?

 

[CAframer]

The 'Tight Fit' method works best on thin fabrics (e.g. silk, nylon) - pressure alone holds the fabric in place - hence the name!

The 'Newberry Method' requires pinning prior to being inserted therefore the fit does not have to be so tight

 

[Richard Darling]

Ooops then, this is a canvas-like material (don't know my fabric names), not as thick, but certainly thicker than silk or nylon.

Maybe I need to regroup and pin or stretch it.

 

[RoboFramer]

The 'Tight Fit' method works best on thin fabrics (e.g. silk, nylon) - pressure alone holds the fabric in place - hence the name!

The 'Newberry Method' requires pinning prior to being inserted therefore the fit does not have to be so tight

I always thought the Newberry method and the tight fit method were the same thing - and pinning is ............. pinning.

If you cut an aperture and then pin the fall out - it won't go back in the aperture.

 

[CAframer]

Nope - two separate methods - per Kistler Vol. 3, pages 55 - 57

 

[FrameMakers]

Did you cut the mat with a bevel? If so that is where your problem is. Friction hold the fabric in place the excess fabric is folded and then I run a few stitches.

I have become a fan of using a tagging gun lately. You put in a tag every 1/2 inch and then lace it between the tags. This can be done on a 11x14 N/W in about 5 minutes.

 

[Richard Darling]

Yes, I cut the 8ply with a bevel. And part of my difficulty was the excess fabric.

For some reason I had totally forgotten my Attach Ez.

 

[Emibub]

I have become a fan of using a tagging gun lately. You put in a tag every 1/2 inch and then lace it between the tags. This can be done on a 11x14 N/W in about 5 minutes.

Dave, lace what between the tags? I use the tagging gun too but never laced with it. Just curious................

 

[FrameMakers]

Yea, that way you don't need a needle. You just wrap the thread around the tab of the tag. I like paddle tags for this rather then the I tags.

 

[Emibub]

Cool, never thought of that. I have a lacing to do tomorrow, I'm going to give it a try.

 

[Jim Miller]

Here's a previous thread with more-detailed instructions:
http://www.thegrumble.com/showthread.php?t=1949&highlight=Attach+lacing&page=2