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Scroll Frame Advice Needed
Wed, Feb 24, 2010 10:43 AM
Posted by Meridith
I just used a scroll frame for the first time on a fairly large piece and found that when I was done the fabric is slightly warped, as if it was pulled unevenly on the stretcher bars.

Is this common? Was I doing something wrong?

How can I avoid this happening?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

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    Reply from Busydebbie
    Wednesday, February 24, 2010 3:14 PM
    What type of stitching were you doing?
    I know when I do needlepoint....continental and basketweave stitches can get alittle too much tension and warp the canvas.

    I am interested in how other stitches will answer this....sorry I wasn't alot of help. Go to top

    • Reply from mm1
      Thursday, February 25, 2010 11:50 AM
      I use scroll bars for all large cross-stitching projects and do not find warping to be a problem. If you are careful when you put the fabric on the bars - make sure it is rolled on straight - I don't think this will turn into a problem. There may be a slight "pull" on the fabric, but this can be easily corrected after it is washed and ironed.

      mkm Go to top

  • Reply from Sherri
    Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:13 PM
    I have framed cross stitch professionally for 23 years. If you have warping on a cross stitch, it's usually b/c there is alot of background stitching, like a tent stitch on a needlepoint, with the "cross" stitch only being done in one direction, (like a slash). Gold Collection kits have alot of this in their designs. This doesn't really affect the finished work at all- any good needlework mounter can easily mount this squarely as the fabric is usually pretty maleable, unlike needlpoint, which has the same problem, but needs to be blocked to return to a "square" shape. If this type of background stitch is the culprit, you can do a couple things: 1. loosen your tension as you stitch- the tighter, the more warped. 2. If the finished piece is washable, you can pull it square when it's wet and it will dry pretty straight. Or, as I said, just bring it to your local, reputable frame shop and they'll likely mount it just fine.
    Hope this helps!! Go to top
  • Reply from gaston
    Friday, March 12, 2010 2:57 PM

    about warp,i have learned that you can with a sew machine made a nice zigzag stich on the borders before you set the canvas on the stretcherbars.wen you put the canvas on keep it evenly on a table and you have no problems more. I do this all 35 years and loved to stich all kind of needlework. I hope that it you help.
    all regards
    Gaston
    Kansas city MO Go to top
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    Reply from Sue
    Saturday, March 26, 2011 5:02 PM
    It could be because the floss has been pulled to tight, just try and make sure that your tension isn't to tight and
    the problem should resolve, otherwise, I know when I hand wash the finished project and use a steam iron (project is
    face down on a white towel...) to dry it, the fabric will "square up". I only use a wooden scroll frame (but not the
    one with the split dowels, I found, that style didn't hold the fabric at a nice, even tension. I've been using it
    for at least the last 10 years and have turned out MANY projects with it...would never go back to a hoop. Hope it
    works out for you...Good Luck! Go to top
    • Reply from mkm1
      Sunday, March 27, 2011 2:54 PM
      I have used the split rail scrolls on a floor stand for a number of years, and find that the fabric stays taut. The first thing to remember is
      that your fabric needs to be rolled on square in the beginning. This will help prevent any distortion in the fabric. Go to top