Photo Frame Cross Stitch

[meldale8]

Hey all...

I have an idea for a project in my head, but haven't found any pictures or guides of exactly what i had in mind. I want to make a frame for a photo within a larger picture frame (my dogs, their pictures with a cross stitched matte type deal) if that makes any sense at all haha, I dont know how to finish off the edges of the hole for the photo.

If anyone has some tips i would be very grateful

[RAWRmonster]

First, I'd recommend plastic canvas instead of traditional Aida. You'll probably find that it cooperates better. To finish my edges, I use a whipstitch. This person explains it pretty well. (It's about two thirds of the way down the page.) http://www.craftdesigns4you.com/learntostitchpc.htm

[meldale8]

Thanks I used to do plastic canvas all the time when I was a kid. I found a plastic Adia at my craft store last time i was there, that would work perfect

Thanks for the tip

[RAWRmonster]

You're welcome

When your done, can you post pics? I've been contemplating having a picture matted and framed, but I'd much rather cross stitch the matting if I can to make it more personal.

[meldale8]

i will for sure. just not sure when i'm going to get to it sooo many things on my list to stitch lol

[RAWRmonster]

Hah, I totally know that feeling! Between my partially completed 14 count projects, 7 count projects, and beading, I don't know when any of them will actually get done. Not to mention my rapidly growing list of things I want to do! LOL

[meldale8]

LOL wow. I've only got one on the go right now, but i have 4 patterns ready to go plus the picture frame...what to do first.....