When looking for something unrelated, I found this picture in a drawer. I stitched and framed it at least 25 years ago. Back then I didn’t understand what cardboard and masking tape could do to needlework. Although foamcore board existed, I don’t know if it was widely available. I know I hadn’t heard of it.
friendship stainedIt was under glass in the frame, which didn’t help.
It’s hardly an heirloom piece, but I wanted to see what I could do to save it. I took it apart and decided to clean it. My stitching friends will ...

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