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Embroidery Finishing

Here you'll find inspiration, directions, and ideas for framing and finishing your embroidery projects in a number of different ways.

How to Finish a Project as an Ornament

Learn to finish a small project as a basic ornament using this easy-to-follow tutorial.

Finishing Using a Hoop as a frame

Finishing a project in an embroidery hoop is a great way to display a round design. The material can also be easily removed to clean, or replaced with another embroidery design.

Edge Finishes for Embroidery Fabrics

Using a temporary edge finish on your embroidery fabric helps prevent fraying as you stitch. These are the methods most often used for embroidery fabrics of all types.

Finishing an Embroidered Piece as a Plaque

Finish a smaller embroidery project as a plaque.

Lacing an Embroidery for Finishing

Lacing an embroidery onto a board is one of the most common finishing methods for framing. Here are several terrific tutorials to teach you how to lace an embroidery fabric onto a backing.

More Embroidery Finishing Tips and Tricks

Learn to properly mount and frame an embroidered project.

Self-Fringed Edge Finishing

A self-fringe makes a pretty finish on evenweave embroidery fabric. It’s easy to make using a basic hem stitch commonly used in drawn thread embroidery.

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