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Originally posted by Fabala
Also, the tapestry/banner method works well too.
It's a traditional use. It's not only eye-candy, it's also an acoustic damper and wall insulation. Even a bell-pull can contribute to acoustic dampening (reduction of echoes in an empty room and reduction of noise from the other side of the same wall).
This does require planning. Fibers must be suitable for cleaning, otherwise it'd been better to shield them from the environment more than just keeping the item away from UV light.
On banners or bell-pulls, using piping or cording on the item's vertical edges would be my second choice. Binding the edges with intent to renew the binding once or twice each century, if necessary, would be my first. The regular method of adding only a facing or lining would be my third and least preference.
One of the blessings of stitching with cotton, linen, or silk is that there's less terror of insect infestation. I have a linen twill draw-string bag that'd been embellished with traditional wool crewelwork. The stitching itself had been devoured, leaving the linen fully intact.
Anywhere with smoke or grease in the air, it's necessary to either physically protect the needlework or plan on cleaning it regularly.
Hibrida