The Suffrage Sampler has been framed!  I love how it came out, and am so pleased that the framer was able to lace the back, as opposed to using pins.  The advantage to lacing a needlework piece is that it protects it from any damage, and ensures that it stays in place in the frame.  If the needlework piece has been laced, and then later you would like to change the frame or do something with the piece, it is easy enough to undo the lacing, and then iron out any holes or distortions in the fabric.  I have never taken anything out of the frame after being laced, but that is what I am told!  

I have played around with a graphic design software, and made a little "fancier" version of the free pattern.  I'm happy with the way that it came out, and seems much more professional!  

The PDF in its new format is available for download here: 

Suffrage_Sampler

I also ventured out and made a Flosstube video: 

Flosstube #1