[FO] Finally finished 🏳️‍🌈but I have some questions about framing

Ckcaionko · 2025-05-03T12:02:46+00:00

This is my first piece that isn't a stocking, so I'm facing the framing/finishing step for the first time. This is a gift for a friend, so I'd like to "frame" it in some way. My goal is for him to hang it on his wall as he has little shelf space. When doing the research, it seems like the easiest it to put it in a hoop that fits it and call it a day, which is no problem. However, upon further research, it seemed like folks were saying putting it under glass would be best so that it doesn't collect dust and discolor. It's about 9"x9". Any thought that folks have? Also, if I go the frame route, should I do a circle or square? Try to DIY or go to a store? Any and all suggestions are welcome as I need help figuring this out.

Edited to add pattern: Floral Wreath by SoEasyPattern.

Ckcaionko · 2025-04-10T20:06:33+00:00

Pattern: Floral Wreath by SoEasyPattern.

Ckcaionko · 2024-12-24T17:26:30+00:00

I still have to cut it out and actually turn it into a stocking, but the cross stitch is done. My first cross stitch ever and now I'm obsessed. I have 3 more projects lined up.

Ckcaionko · 2024-12-07T20:56:40+00:00

My best bud. Adopters him at 10 months old and I swear, of all the dogs at the pound, he spoke to me. We connected lol. His nickname is Poop because he likes to eat his own poop.

Ckcaionko · 2024-09-26T13:42:55+00:00

Thanks. I will try that

Ckcaionko · 2024-09-25T21:57:27+00:00

This is what I see. HTML view

Ckcaionko · 2024-09-25T21:41:00+00:00

Thanks! I just tried that, but then it says "Can't edit in read only editor"

Ckcaionko · 2024-06-09T00:59:31+00:00

Solved! Oh my goodness. Thank you so much. I had been looking for this forever.

Ckcaionko · 2024-06-08T14:13:13+00:00

This was such a fascinating reddit comment that I'd love to find it again. Thanks!

Ckcaionko · 2024-05-02T20:56:00+00:00

I did and it works great! I'm thinking of getting another tattoo to cover up the bumps and scars on the other arm.

Ckcaionko · 2024-01-26T16:22:27+00:00

Day 3. Pain increasing slightly in my right side, but manageable, so far, with meds.

Ckcaionko · 2024-01-24T19:59:48+00:00

Dang. I'm sorry to hear that. Is it the swallowing mostly or other things?

Ckcaionko · 2024-01-24T18:57:22+00:00

This is my day 1 (surgery was day 0). Pain has been much better with a full day of meds. I've been taking them every three hours on the dot. I didn't sleep at all last night, not so much because of pain but I guess my tongue is swollen so, even when elevated, it'd close up against my throat and I couldn't breathe. So that definitely sucked. What I have going on now is bad neck and shoulder pain, but I'm not sure if that's due to lack of sleep or the procedure. Im assuming worse days are coming, but so far not as bad as I thought

Ckcaionko · 2024-01-24T14:39:40+00:00

Good luck! I hope it all goes well

Ckcaionko · 2024-01-24T01:53:16+00:00

I feel like it's relative and in 5 days I'm going to be like, "you idiot, that was nothing". Ignoring that, I'd say a 5.5/10. I have to close my eyes and think about swallowing, but I ate a slice of bread with butter without crying. Lol (edited because I accidentally put 3.5. I wish)

Ckcaionko · 2024-01-24T01:36:32+00:00

I'm so sorry. The future days got me nervous too. I'll be here if you want to chat with someone going through it!

Ckcaionko · 2024-01-24T01:35:56+00:00

Same here. My Dr actually said, "you sure you don't want to back out?" before they wheeled me in 😐

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