Textile framing in Lewes
Textiles need care to frame well. I frame fabric, embroidery, clothing and needlework so they sit calmly, are properly supported, and are protected from light and dust.
From embroidery and samplers to scarves, flags, sports shirts, quilts, selvedges and vintage fabric, each piece is looked at closely first to work out how it should be held.
It is then usually stitched onto a conservation backing and set in a frame deep enough that the fabric never presses against the glass. UV protective glass is especially worthwhile for textiles, as dyes fade quickly in daylight.
Bring the piece into the studio at the Needlemakers and we can look at the options together.
❋ What I frame
I frame a wide range of work, including photographs, editioned prints, paintings, drawings, works on paper, textiles, family photographs, keepsakes, children’s artwork, found objects, fragile pieces and artworks for exhibitions, homes and interiors.
❋ Materials & finish
I work with carefully chosen materials, including hardwood mouldings, conservation mountboard, spacers, floating mounts, box frames and specialist glazing.
Where needed, I can advise on UV protective glass, anti-reflective glass, deeper frames, object supports and other options to help preserve and present the work properly.
The aim is always the same: to make something that feels quietly right for the piece.
❋ Consultation
The studio is at the Needlemakers, Lewes, open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm, and on Saturdays by appointment. Call 07737 485169.
You are welcome to bring the work in, or send images and approximate dimensions beforehand. I can then talk through suitable options, materials, timescales and pricing.
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Robin Friend Studio, Needlemakers, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2NZ. Telephone 07737 485169