Should you put cross stitch behind glass?
I don’t recommend leaving your cross stitched projects sandwiched between glass. This compresses/flattens the stitches which can make them look odd.
Does Hobby Lobby frame cross stitch?
There are tons of options on Amazon as well as Hobby Lobby. Just be sure it’s suitable for cross-stitch and is acid-free. From there, you would lay your cross stitch over your backing of choice — folding the excessive ends around the edges of the board.
What size frame do I need for my cross stitch?
If you want to buy a frame that should cover you for most projects that you are likely to stitch (unless you are going to choose very wide designs), then go for a 24″ frame. As you can see by E for Elephant below, you can put a small design can go onto a large frame.
How do you protect cross stitch?
Protect your fabric edges
If you want, you can protect your fabric edges with a zigzag stitch or a small amount of Fray Check. You can also use painters tape to seal the edges of your fabric. This will help prevent your edges from getting banged up and fraying while you work on your project.