is it true

tonyalongshore

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?

sallyrose

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.

goldchimney

Very interesting, useful info!

If a framed piece attracts mould in the bathroom, then I suspect a piece in the kitchen will become yellow over time, like the tiles behind the cooktop. This is from the fats and oils from cooking, it might be fine if away from that however.

Personally, my pieces are in the main hallway in my house where they are away from the majority of sun and sources of water

savanhasue

We have a piece of art professionally framed with a sealed back in our bathroom and even with it being done professionally, the seal is starting to pull away from the back with all of the moisture in the bathroom.

Bunbuni

Thank you it helped me actually!

mrsdr79

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

Bunbuni

Interesting thank you!

bearlette

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 shouldnt 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

I believe it to be true, too.

I have 3 pieces hanging in my bathroom but I didnt use glass.  Theyve been there for about 18yrs and are still in great shape.  The moisture has never harmed the threads (DMC) or fabric but I guess thats because they can dry out.

Im really not a fan of using glass.

Melbout

I believe it is true. I didnt use glass., never.

arpark

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

blue

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

mederu69

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

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

sallyrose

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

Reply 9# sallyrose


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