Framing needlework in fast-motion

Something you may not know about me is that I used to work as a picture framer when I was studying at uni. I spent several years doing this, in a variety of businesses, and then eventually taught picture framing at the local community college.

Whenever needlework came in to be framed, they’d save them for me to do on the days I was working. I enjoyed doing it, and they knew that I would give the needlework the respect it deserved. I saw some amazing textiles during my time picture framing.

This video is a sped up version of framing a piece of needlepoint. Much of the process is the same or similar to how I would do it. It gives you an insight into the labour-intensive nature of picture framing. The time it takes, coupled with the high-quality materials that can be used to preserve your precious needlework gives some idea as to why picture framing can be expensive.

The video was from Facebook. I therefore don’t know how to provide a link to it as I normally would for YouTube videos. If you’re reading the emailed version of this post and the video is missing or blank, I suggest you click on the blog post header (Framing needlework in fast-motion) near the top of the email, and that should take you to the actual blog post on the Vetty Creations website. You should be able to view it there.