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home needed for a "Bill's Frame" frame
I have a frame that I think is a needlepoint frame. It's stamped
"Bill's Frames" and from the archives of this list I deduce that it's from Bill Gordon's Woodcraft, a now-defunct business once in Healdsburg, California. I'm a rug hooker, and don't really need this frame. Is there someone in the Portland, Oregon, area who has a hankering for it? I would charge you what Goodwill charged me. Alternatively, if no one wants it, I sure could use a diagram to figure out how to attach all of the parts if anyone out there has one...perhaps I am destined to try needlepoint? Thanks so much! Kiera |
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I think you are destined to try needlepoint! :-)
Dannielle "kiera kristinsdottir" wrote in message om... I have a frame that I think is a needlepoint frame. It's stamped "Bill's Frames" and from the archives of this list I deduce that it's from Bill Gordon's Woodcraft, a now-defunct business once in Healdsburg, California. I'm a rug hooker, and don't really need this frame. Is there someone in the Portland, Oregon, area who has a hankering for it? I would charge you what Goodwill charged me. Alternatively, if no one wants it, I sure could use a diagram to figure out how to attach all of the parts if anyone out there has one...perhaps I am destined to try needlepoint? Thanks so much! Kiera |
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Do you still have this frame?
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I had a frame stamped "Bill's Frames" and from the archives of this list I deduce that it's
from Bill Gordon's Woodcraft, a now-defunct business once in Healdsburg, California. I'm a rug hooker, and don't really need this frame. Is there someone in the Portland, Oregon, area who has a hankering for it? I would charge you what Goodwill charged me. Alternatively, if no one wants it, I sure could use a diagram to figure out how to attach all of the parts if anyone out there has one...perhaps I am destined to try needlepoint? Thanks so much! Kiera[/quote] I did have one of these frames and it was lost when we were traveling. I have all the attachments for doing large needlepoint projects. Do you still have this? Hokiesana |
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Yes!
Judy "Hokiesana" wrote in message ... I had a frame stamped "Bill's Frames" and from the archives of this list I deduce that it's from Bill Gordon's Woodcraft, a now-defunct business once in Healdsburg, California. I'm a rug hooker, and don't really need this frame. Is there someone in the Portland, Oregon, area who has a hankering for it? I would charge you what Goodwill charged me. Alternatively, if no one wants it, I sure could use a diagram to figure out how to attach all of the parts if anyone out there has one...perhaps I am destined to try needlepoint? Thanks so much! Kiera I did have one of these frames and it was lost when we were traveling. I have all the attachments for doing large needlepoint projects. Do you still have this? Hokiesana -- Hokiesana |
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I have several sets of these during the evolution of Bill's work.
First he made them with metal parts, then later plastic. I have had the plastic break but not the metal of course. I have enough for two floor frame set ups with 6 or more different sizing arrangements to fit the need. These are not specific to needlepoint. They are simply scroll frames and usable easily for linen or aida or whatever you like. I have owned them for likely 25 years and they still work great. They rotate to check the back and for tying off etc. They are solid oak and last forever ! There is even a book holder. Barbie who suggests putting them together and not getting rid of them! |
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The plastic ones, right Tara? That is what I was talking about. The
metal ones are still going strong. I am not saying this is my fav floor stand as I have others but the ones of the metal are still usable. I think I have done this process with the hot nail through the wood and the spot is stronger than the plastic and they do not seem to break again. The metal construction was indeed superior so do not know why he went to that ----$? |
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Hokiesana-
I have a Bill's Frame oak floor stand, complete with book holder. What I am lacking is the large knob that holds the scroll rod assembly to the post of the floor stand. (It's a long story as to why, but it involves the wood stove). I haven't finished my T. Wentzler "Fruit Bell Pull" due to lack of "knob-age". Would you possibly have this knob and be willing to sell it to me? I would be ever so greatful!!! If you would like to respond privately, add the number "1" before the "at" symbol in my address. Thank you! Mary Murphy Hokiesana wrote: I had a frame stamped "Bill's Frames" and from the archives of this list I deduce that it's from Bill Gordon's Woodcraft, a now-defunct business once in Healdsburg, California. I'm a rug hooker, and don't really need this frame. Is there someone in the Portland, Oregon, area who has a hankering for it? I would charge you what Goodwill charged me. Alternatively, if no one wants it, I sure could use a diagram to figure out how to attach all of the parts if anyone out there has one...perhaps I am destined to try needlepoint? Thanks so much! Kiera I did have one of these frames and it was lost when we were traveling. I have all the attachments for doing large needlepoint projects. Do you still have this? Hokiesana -- Hokiesana |
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I am so sorry Mary but I looked and do not have an extra. I thought
perhaps I did but I guess he put no extras in there originally ... barbie |
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Thank you so much for looking!
Tara's suggestion is something I never thought of- there might be a wing nut big enough in a hardware store somewhere. I will SO hit myself in the head if this solves my problem!! My Bell Pull has been sitting there washed & pressed for more than 4 years- all I have left is the backstitch vines in the borders, and I was going to replace the flower buds with beads (no confetti stitches that way), otherwise I would have finished it in hand, then washed. I've been working on little projects not requiring a scroll frame all this time. Thank you anyway for your help! MM |
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