chuppah redux

How big is the Chuppah? You could do grommets - but be sure to reinforce the fabric in the areas before you put in the grommets. I would sew on a small square of sturdier fabric (or even just do a bondable type iron on double adhesive) before you do the grommets. And be sure that you do them on either side of the poles. You could run a strong ribbon through a few - that would distribute the load so the fabric won't tear out.

I know that was clear as mud - but if you want a better idea - send me something directly and I'll try to draw a diagram. It's pretty straight-forward - kind of like doing the grommets along the side of a pull-up fabric shade.

Ellice

Fran,

I agree with Elice. Cross stitch fabric of just about any size and type is not very strong. I would highly recommend reinforcing the area you want to add a grommet.

In fact, when I frame my cross stitch works, I actually stitch together the folded over edges instead of gluing them like I have seen so many do.

Rick Boesen Olivet, MI

Whatever you do - DON'T GLUE Them. Even those "ez" do it yourself adhesive foam-core backings are not good for your stitching. Unless it's some really little, not caring about it cute decoration that's just to go on a little top or something.

As someone who has spent plenty of time re-framing, restoring needlework - the worst are pieces that were glued - even only the edges.

If the piece is pinned, or laced, that's fine. I have used acid free framers tape with pieces that were pinned, and the ownere doesn't want any of the extra fabric trimmed away, so it's bulky - then you have to tape it down to be able to have it sit properly in some frames.

Thanks for the agreement. In particular with chuppahs - they're up there for a while, and you never know if someone will knock into a pole, or how it gets stressed if carried around, etc.

Ellice