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08-26-2010, 11:28 AM
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Hi. I was given a project this past weekend to do and this week I was going over my options. I recieved a tapestry from someone who wants me to do something with it. There is a history behind this tapestry, that I won't go into, but it is old. In the pictures you will notice they weren't quite finished when they stop working on it. These are the options I have thought about.
1. Frame as is, unfinished (part of the history). (But its big.)
The person doesn't want a binding put on it.
2. Stitch with interfacing or (can't think of something else) with right side together and then turn right side out even though it not done.
3.Stitch as above but with batting.
4. Even off borders and finish as above with batting or interfacing.
Obviously, I would talk it over with the owner. Thanks everyone.
1. Frame as is, unfinished (part of the history). (But its big.)
The person doesn't want a binding put on it.
2. Stitch with interfacing or (can't think of something else) with right side together and then turn right side out even though it not done.
3.Stitch as above but with batting.
4. Even off borders and finish as above with batting or interfacing.
Obviously, I would talk it over with the owner. Thanks everyone.
Tapistry
[ATTACH=CONFIG]104739[/ATTACH]
Unfinished corners
[ATTACH=CONFIG]104740[/ATTACH]
08-26-2010, 11:34 AM
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I would have it framed professionally using the proper techniques for fabric and perhaps have it put under UV light resistant glass if it's a valuable piece. I don't think sewing it would add anything to the piece and may decrease its inherent value.
08-26-2010, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Candace
I would have it framed professionally using the proper techniques for fabric and perhaps have it put under UV light resistant glass if it's a valuable piece. I don't think sewing it would add anything to the piece and may decrease its inherent value.
08-26-2010, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Candace
I would have it framed professionally using the proper techniques for fabric and perhaps have it put under UV light resistant glass if it's a valuable piece. I don't think sewing it would add anything to the piece and may decrease its inherent value.
08-26-2010, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Candace
I would have it framed professionally using the proper techniques for fabric and perhaps have it put under UV light resistant glass if it's a valuable piece. I don't think sewing it would add anything to the piece and may decrease its inherent value.
08-26-2010, 12:48 PM
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I would frame it. while finishing it off would be wonderful I wouldn't. I think that unless it was made by a family member, it wouldn't be right to add to it. Especially since it seems to have at least sentimental value. But this is just me. If you frame it I would either type out or if you have great handwriting, write the story behind it and then have that frames with it.
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