tonyalongshore Publish time 2011-7-4 03:29

is it true

Edited by anniekins at 2013-3-30 22:03

is it true that if a framed piece has glass over it it could get moisture inside and ruin the thread if the framed art is placed in the kitchen or bathroom area?bathroom i can see,but kitchen?

cdv7444 Publish time 2017-12-2 22:10

i have a lot framed work... never had moisture problems.. work was framed by professionals... a bit more expensive... but much better than what I can do myself;

eeyipes Publish time 2016-1-26 22:53

In the kitchen I think it would depend on how close to the cooking area it is. I would worry about steam from cooking, grease, etc.

mrsdr79 Publish time 2015-11-25 04:31

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-10 23:37

Following this thread

bearlette Publish time 2011-7-4 08:52

I believe it is true.If not framed professionally where they cover the back of the frame with paper so it is sealed, it is easy for damp or humid air to get inside and damage the thread and material.Also sunlight can bleach you work, they make glass with UV protection, but you shouldn't place piece where the sun will be on it, even through a window.Bathroom would be a room that can get very damp, but the kitchen might too.Also on a wall close to the stove you can get splatter and grease, etc.Hope some of this helps :)

xsmom214 Publish time 2011-7-8 04:21

I believe it to be true, too.

I have 3 pieces hanging in my bathroom but I didn't use glass.They've been there for about 18yrs and are still in great shape.The moisture has never harmed the threads (DMC) or fabric but I guess that's because they can dry out.

I'm really not a fan of using glass.

Melbout Publish time 2011-8-13 15:46

I believe it is true. I didn't use glass., never.

arpark Publish time 2011-8-13 17:03

I always have something to learn about cross stitch. Thank you.

sallyrose Publish time 2011-8-13 21:54

If you use glass it is important to remember never to let the glass touch the stitched work.
Use spacers to keep the glass separate from the fabric.
This will allow it to "breathe", helping to prevent thread rot and mold growth by providing the necessary air circulation.

blue Publish time 2011-9-4 23:40

this help me a lot..thank you..:)

mederu69 Publish time 2011-9-5 10:53

If you use glass it is important to remember never to let the glass touch the stitched work.
Use spa ...
sallyrose Post at 8-13-2011 21:54 //www.pindiy.com/images/common/back.gif

What would you use as a spacer for the framed cross stitch? I've never heard of that before.

sallyrose Publish time 2011-9-5 23:26

Reply 8# mederu69
I have attached some photos of spacers.
Spacers are thin strips that stop the glass from touching the cross stitched work.
The strips can be easily cut to any length.
There are also smaller spacers that fit in the corners to keep the glass off the fabric.
You can also use double mats to create the air space needed for air circulation.
spacers

mederu69 Publish time 2011-9-6 08:36

Reply 9# sallyrose


Thank you, sallyrose! I'll have to look for them the next time I frame a cross stitch.
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