April Promotion

During April, FastFrame Dilworth will feature all ECO-Friendly mouldings at 40% off for the entire month; We're featuring top quality woods from Larson-Juhl, Nurre Caston, and Roma; At these prices, one could frame many pieces at an economical cost.

Going Green Tips;
Store files on the computer, instead of in files cabinets
Turn off appliances & lights when you leave a space.
Utilize energy efficient light bulbs in all fixtures
Cut back on air conditioning and heating use.

We hope to see you soon

Design Options for Textiles

The options that exist when custom framing a textile are as vast and varied as the types of textiles; When framing, conservation issues and aesthetic appeal should both be considered and must be discovered before one can decide on a frame design for the textile at hand.

For example, we recently framed two regulations sized flags for a client;

When framing textile of this size, it's very important that the frame depth is deep enough to support the mounting and glass. Our client selected a Roma dark brown moulding, and opted to add a a personal portrait of himself.

The flag was mounted (hand sewn) on a Crescent Convservastion White Mat; this special matting will keep the flag looking pristine for many years to come.

If you have a special piece that you would like to frame, please come by and see us

Fast Frame Dilworth-Earth Day April 22, 2010

To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2010, Fast Frame Dilworth will have all of their "Earth Friendly Frames" 50% off during the month of April. One of our largest suppliers, Larson Juhl has been a leading contributor in funding the planting of over a quarter million trees in the Global ReLeaf ecosystem. Another key vendor is Nurre Caxton with their "Eco-Care" family of mouldings. Again, we'll feature all of these frames at 50% off during the month of April.

We look forward to seeing you during the month of April, to help us celebrate Earth Day

Colorful Custom Mats

Framing artwork can be fun. Posters, sports memorabilia and animation are for example, all lend themselves to bright colors. Enhancing art with color us a refreshing change and brightens up any home or office decor.

If you are a collector or have any pieces of animation art, the first thing you'll notice are the vibrant, striking colors. And we are the experts who can help you choose which colors in the artwork should be used for the matting and framing.

We look forward to seeing your artwork and helping you decide on colorful custom made mat and frame design.

Source: Picture Frame Magazine

Framing Needleart

Needleart is no less a work if art than a painted canvas; the stitcher simply took up a needle and thread instead of a brush and paints.
This statement emphasizes the value and importance of needlework through the ages. Perhaps you have some dolies or handkerchiefs from your grandparents lying around the attic. Or maybe you tolied over a needlepoint to hang in the living room for all to admire. Is there a sampler with a saying that you would like to hang in the hallway?
At FastFrame-Dilworth we pride ourselves on framing needleart, taking extra care to preserve your fondest memories. There are two techniques that are common when framing needleart; lacing and couching. Lacing is used when the edges of a work must be covered due to wear and tear or for aesthetic reasons. Couching allows the entire needleart to be showcased. Any textiles, including clothes, scarves, dresses and more, can be mounted and framed for display. You may even add other sentimental objects to create a one-of-a kind frame design. Stop by and see some examples and let us show you our ideas for creating a custom design for your beautiful needleart.

Source:Picture Frame Magazine

Framing Trends for 2010

In the lastest trends for 2010, we're seeing more heirloom framing; such as patchwork quilts, cross stitch, hooked rugs and needlepoint. These pieces have such personal history and hanging with prominence in your home, will certainly be a point of conversation. We at FASTFRAME-Dilworth take special care in framing these special pieces of artwork; and not all framing shops have the expertise to frame such pieces of artwork. We hope to see you soon at FASTFRAME-Dilworth.

January News

This month FastFrame Dilworth is offering a Free Mat with a Custom Frame order; this is vaild until Janaury 31, 2010.

FastFrame has hired the Auer Agency to create thier ad campaign for the Charlotte Business Journal.