Needlepoint Finishing - Pillows - Samantha Taylor Needlepoint for the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum - Memling Motif Needlework Finishing Solutions

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Needlepoint Finishing - Pillows - Coasters - Frames - Samantha Taylor Needlepoint Designs for the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Here we show you different Needlework Finishing Solutions for Our Memling Motif Designs - framed - inserted into needlepoint pillows or cushions and a coaster. The originals are displayed throughout the Thyssen Museum.

Memling Needlepoint Motif is a versatile needlepoint design which may be framed - finished as pillows - a cushion insert - a coaster ( coasters ) - a pin cushion - a small purse - or even -- a patch for your jeans !!

Finishing Instructions

Framing

Once the design is worked - block it perfectly square by steam ironing it on the reverse side. The beauty of any Needlework is only completely seen when it is - well blocked. If it is badly twisted - please consult a Professional Shop - as Needlework Finishing is an Art in itself.

Framing Needlepoint

For the Framed Memling Needlepoint Motif we chose a shadow box framing technique. The Finished design is carefully glued to a very thin wood board - completely hiding the raw edges back around the sides. Contact glue ( rubber cement ) is recommended - however it is important to inquire about the most appropriate solution with your local crafts shop as to their recommendations. The brands vary in each country. Both the needlework - and the board need to be cured and then joined together.

This stitched design - backed by the board - is then fitted with a small cube in the exact center of the back. The cube we used measures 2 cm. on all sides.

Finally the motif - is glued to the back of the shadow box and the result is - the most in vogue - framing for modern art which will show your needlework - uniquely as well as keeping it dust free. The box may be painted in the color of choice. We chose an off white.

Coasters

To create the Needlepoint Coasters - After blocking and carefully folding and ironing the edges under - glue the needlepoint to a 3-mm. thick cork slab precut to the exact size of the finished needlepoint. Once this Coaster - is completely dry ( preferably overnight ) - be sure to Scotch Guard the Coaster to make it water ( or wine - etc. ) proof.

Pillows

The Pillows are always backed ( inserted into ) raw silk Tapestry fabric - to add that touch of elegance. The Memling Needlepoint Motif comes in three-color combinations > The Original Colors - Blue or Green are the choices we will show you within this section. Backing the same motif in different colors will make a lovely set of matching pillows. Pick up the white - black - forest and mustard ( seen above ) - these will combine nicely within any room of your home.

A striking design - Memling Motif Pillows may be combined in the same room as the other two designs shown within this section. Finishing needlepoint into many unique objects is our goal.

The resemblance to a tile makes this Needlepoint Design a very unusual conversation piece. Carefully selecting the Tapestry from the Original Painting - we developed the Motif Needlepoint for its historical value as well as its beauty. A 2000 year old Historical Design is now - a modern accent for any environment. These needlepoint coasters are very popular - as are the many finishing solutions - we suggest within these Internet pages. Pincushions are a fabulous addition to any decoration.

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