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Backing fabric for framed design backing fabric for embroidery
MsMargaret Beginner MI USA Member since 9/4/06 Posts: 33	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/11/12 10:53 AM I have a design I want to embroider and then frame. I wonder what is a good fabric, in white, that is readily available for this purpose. I was thinking felt because I can't really get good cotton in my area. I only have JoAnns and hobby stores in easy reach. I think I used backing wrong. I meant a top fabric to sew the design on not the stabilizing fabric; for stabilizing I thought to use a cutaway that would not be cutaway. -- Edited on 10/11/12 11:03 AM --
quiltingwolf Advanced MD USA Member since 12/15/02 Posts: 5026	Login to reply to this post In reply to MsMargaret << Like this post Date: 10/11/12 11:23 AM For designs I'm framing I use white or beige canvas. -- Edited on 10/11/12 11:28 AM -- ------ quiltingwolf.blogspot.com
MsMargaret Beginner MI USA Member since 9/4/06 Posts: 33	Login to reply to this post In reply to quiltingwolf << Like this post Date: 10/11/12 2:57 PM Quote: For designs I'm framing I use white or beige canvas What weight, please? I always think of canvas as being very heavy.
quiltingwolf Advanced MD USA Member since 12/15/02 Posts: 5026	Login to reply to this post In reply to MsMargaret << Like this post Date: 10/11/12 3:28 PM Not sure what you mean by weight. Just the canvas they sell at Joanns. Not like sail weight. I like it cos it's firm for dense designs and for a framing isn't going to be washed. Also don't wash it before use or you will have a wrinkled mess. The heavier the cloth you embroider on the less chance of wrinkling around the designs which of course is rather noticable. ------ quiltingwolf.blogspot.com
rebe   Intermediate FL USA Member since 2/28/05 Posts: 339	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/14/12 11:18 AM I always use felt. ------ Rebecca Pitts Bernina 430 Singer xl-6000 Babylock Imagine Elna 7200 Ellisimo Janome MB4
MsMargaret Beginner MI USA Member since 9/4/06 Posts: 33	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/14/12 11:48 AM I bought a few yards of JoAnn's poly/cotton Target bottomweight. Next time I go I will buy some felt and then I can do a compare. I haven't tried embroidery in a long time and much of my knowledge is outdated and new products have appeared. Thanks to all for the help.

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