In a message dated 23/04/2007 19:02:46 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Have you considered a "slate" frame? It basically sews the fabric into tension, so you could move it from place to place on the skirt without crushing the nap/pile. There is a "how to make one" in the latest TI (Tournaments Illuminated) which I am currently attempting- our local woodshop -Rocklers- offers thin slats of various thickness and content that require minimal effort to use for this design; basically cut the parts to size, glue, and drill the peg holes. Sweet! HTH Betsy definitely, a slate frame is the way to go. although historical correctness isn't really the point here, I often find that using the stretching (etc) methods that were known when techniques were developed makes it far easier. slate frames are known from at least relatively early medieval times, in various forms, and they make it so much easier to do many types of embroidery - especially on large areas. also, a slate frame is the best wayI know to keep work taut over a long period of time - I tend to find the tension starts to go after a while with other frames. only down side is that really to do it properly you have to have a frame big enough to accommodate whatever you are stitching (though if not practicable, you can still do it with applique. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
