I centered the quilts on the pieces of fabric, and machine stitched them on, using clear thread. I stitched just inside the couched yarn binding. I then got out my "sissy" staple gun (It's small, but it works), and stapled the fabric to the canvas covered frames (I even kept the back neat). The canvas gives nice support behind the quilts, and with the fabric stretched over the sides, they look great without frames. The best part- no hand stitching, or fussing with finding the right frames. I will add picture wire for hanging, the pins are only temporary.
I am a former textile artist and new pattern designer with a degree in horticulture, wishing to share my love of nature, flowers and gardens with everyone through my photos, sunprinted fabrics, and now pattern designs. Chronic Lyme Disease has caused major changes to the direction my life. I have to limit the amount of time spent digging in my gardens, and quilting has become more difficult. I discovered pattern design as a way to get art back into my life. I now use my gardens and photos to inspire designs that can be used on fabrics and print on demand items.
