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Kymberly Fergusson @kymberlyfergusson.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Finally laced my grandparents’ tapestry saved from a mound of rusting staples. Please don’t trim needlework canvas when framing - it makes cleaning and reframing nigh impossible. #fiberarts #tapestry

The front is mostly square - the bottom left corner of the tapestry was the hardest spit with the least amount of fabric to lace into. The tapestry is of an English country scene in spring or summer near a lake/river with a bridge, trees, a person and a horse.

Positioning lacing underneath, and tightening lacing with a fine cotton crochet thread on top. Tapestries are rarely square and the corner opposite needed an extra diagonal pull. You can see how little of the canvas was left after the previous framer had trimmed it to the staple line.

Positioning lacing with sewing thread and fine cord, centering the tapestry motif with the frame. The trimmed canvas was previously reinforced with cotton tape so the lacing could have something to hold onto that wouldn’t fray.

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Wendyytb @wendyytb.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

This is lovely! Imagine the hours and hours of work invested in this!

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