How to Frame Needlepoint
- 1). Warm your iron to a medium-heat setting. Run your iron over your needlepoint print to ensure that all wrinkles are out of the fabric.
- 2). Drape your fabric over your mounting board and position it until you decide where you think it looks best. This is especially important for needlepoint designs that must be perfectly centered or which could benefit visually from being deliberately placed off-center within the dimensions of the frame. Mark the spots on the board so you remember where to place the fabric.
- 3). Spray the top half of the mounting board with the spray adhesive, then position the fabric over the board. Be sure to spray in a well-ventilated area, using appropriate protective measures.
- 4). Smooth the fabric onto the board, starting from the top. Ensure that there are no creases or bubbles in the lay of the fabric. Once the top half is positioned, spray the bottom half of the board with the adhesive and smooth the remaining fabric onto the mounting board.
- 5). Smooth the edges of the fabric around the back of the mounting board. Trim the fabric with the scissors all the way around, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides. Use masking tape to secure the extra 1/2 inch leftover to the back of the board to prevent fraying.
- 6). Remove the fasteners from the frame backing and insert the mounting board into the frame. Once it is inserted, refasten the closures on the frame.
