tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391463711823368263.post2754882164525564574..comments2024-02-24T02:16:22.197-06:00Comments on Therapy by Thread: Background WorriesBluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591132890075654721noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391463711823368263.post-14174913885395053952013-08-27T11:31:22.997-05:002013-08-27T11:31:22.997-05:00As a framer, I've seen many needlepoints and c...As a framer, I've seen many needlepoints and cross stitches that are askew. Usually with stretching while framing you can even most of it out. Better yet, mats hide askewedness very well if you mat them so a small portion of the piece is hidden under them.<br /><br />Sorry, I don't have any advice on how to prevent it since I can't tell what's causing it.Dylimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972706726542415581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391463711823368263.post-49046183615781976172013-08-26T06:26:22.398-05:002013-08-26T06:26:22.398-05:00One chart that I stitched with a large area of hal...One chart that I stitched with a large area of half crosses recommended using the basketweave method to prevent fabric distortion. You might try that for the rest of the background. It may use more floss though.<br />Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631472833606237996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391463711823368263.post-84256136825327570462013-08-26T01:25:29.057-05:002013-08-26T01:25:29.057-05:00is this on a scroll frame ??? if so you could Lac...is this on a scroll frame ??? if so you could Lace the sides of the fabbie to the sides of the frame to help.<br />is your tension too tight for the half stitched bit too ?? , I think you should be able to wash and block it afterwords if no hand dyed threads in there, hope that helps a wee bit with out actually seeing the piece ... love mouse xxxxxMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672749994268562607noreply@blogger.com