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Hoops, scroll frames, q-snaps
It seems that each of these has raving-fans. I'm not in that category for
any of them I use all 3 and stitch in hand -- it depends on the project: detail, size, to use floor stand or not... I use small hoops and larger hoops (I have one huge hoop, but I rarely use it for cross-stitching, it's about 8 or 9 " in diameter). I have spring-loaded hoops (don't know what else to call them), I particularly like the small spring-loaded hoops for traveling (they're about 3 or 4" in diameter). I have some hoops with a lock nut, the inner ring has a lip on it -- you can get the fabric REALLY tight, like a drum. I have all different sizes of these and some are oval instead of round (these are really good too, especially when working on high-count aida; don't use as much w/ linen due to distortion of the fabric when pulling really tight). I have a wide variety of scroll frames, tend to use with linen. I used to have a chair w/ arms close enough together that I could balance the scroll frames & stitch two-handed. I don't use scroll frames as much as I used to because I tend to stitch a lot on "travel-projects". I have one set of qsnaps w/ an extra set of long connecting bars. Qsnaps are handy for using w/ my floor stand. Most of my projects are of a size that I can put them in the qsnaps, cushioning with a bit of batting or soft flannel (white) and leave it in the floor stand for months at a time and not have anything touching or crushing the stitching. In closing grin -- each of these devices have their place. And a lot of people have favorites and use the same thing all the time. That's fine too.... Susan |
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I don`t use any of those - I use wooden interlocking stretcher bars
(Siesta) - you buy them in pairs in many sizes, and make up a frame in the most appropriate size - stretch the fabric over them as tight as a drum, and pin it in place. No hoop marks, no distortion, no sagging. Simple yet effective, and they fit on my Lowery stand perfectly. Whatever floats your boat, as they say! Pat P "JiminyCricket" wrote in message ink.net... It seems that each of these has raving-fans. I'm not in that category for any of them I use all 3 and stitch in hand -- it depends on the project: detail, size, to use floor stand or not... I use small hoops and larger hoops (I have one huge hoop, but I rarely use it for cross-stitching, it's about 8 or 9 " in diameter). I have spring-loaded hoops (don't know what else to call them), I particularly like the small spring-loaded hoops for traveling (they're about 3 or 4" in diameter). I have some hoops with a lock nut, the inner ring has a lip on it -- you can get the fabric REALLY tight, like a drum. I have all different sizes of these and some are oval instead of round (these are really good too, especially when working on high-count aida; don't use as much w/ linen due to distortion of the fabric when pulling really tight). I have a wide variety of scroll frames, tend to use with linen. I used to have a chair w/ arms close enough together that I could balance the scroll frames & stitch two-handed. I don't use scroll frames as much as I used to because I tend to stitch a lot on "travel-projects". I have one set of qsnaps w/ an extra set of long connecting bars. Qsnaps are handy for using w/ my floor stand. Most of my projects are of a size that I can put them in the qsnaps, cushioning with a bit of batting or soft flannel (white) and leave it in the floor stand for months at a time and not have anything touching or crushing the stitching. In closing grin -- each of these devices have their place. And a lot of people have favorites and use the same thing all the time. That's fine too.... Susan |
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On 2004-08-21 17:16:59 -0500, "Pat EAXStitch"
said: I don`t use any of those - I use wooden interlocking stretcher bars (Siesta) - you buy them in pairs in many sizes, and make up a frame in the most appropriate size - stretch the fabric over them as tight as a drum, and pin it in place. No hoop marks, no distortion, no sagging. Simple yet effective, and they fit on my Lowery stand perfectly. Whatever floats your boat, as they say! Pat P I've used stretcher bars like that for crewel work and have a good selection now, but I never thought about using them for cross stitch. And I always used them in hand--without a stand, was easy enough for me, especially since they're lightweight. Maybe I should try cross stitch with them sometime, if I can ever find what I did with them. Been a while since I did any crewel. -- Suze Cat hair? That's just an embellishment. |
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"Suzanne" wrote in message news:2004082215341827590%suzette40@comcastnetstitc h... On 2004-08-21 17:16:59 -0500, "Pat EAXStitch" said: I don`t use any of those - I use wooden interlocking stretcher bars (Siesta) - you buy them in pairs in many sizes, and make up a frame in the most appropriate size - stretch the fabric over them as tight as a drum, and pin it in place. No hoop marks, no distortion, no sagging. Simple yet effective, and they fit on my Lowery stand perfectly. Whatever floats your boat, as they say! Pat P I've used stretcher bars like that for crewel work and have a good selection now, but I never thought about using them for cross stitch. And I always used them in hand--without a stand, was easy enough for me, especially since they're lightweight. Maybe I should try cross stitch with them sometime, if I can ever find what I did with them. Been a while since I did any crewel. -- Suze Cat hair? That's just an embellishment. They`re actually pretty handy for many crafts. Pat P |
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i used stretcher bars without a stand for crewel and cross stitch.
works like a charm. "Suzanne" wrote in message news:2004082215341827590%suzette40@comcastnetstitc h... On 2004-08-21 17:16:59 -0500, "Pat EAXStitch" said: I don`t use any of those - I use wooden interlocking stretcher bars (Siesta) - you buy them in pairs in many sizes, and make up a frame in the most appropriate size - stretch the fabric over them as tight as a drum, and pin it in place. No hoop marks, no distortion, no sagging. Simple yet effective, and they fit on my Lowery stand perfectly. Whatever floats your boat, as they say! Pat P I've used stretcher bars like that for crewel work and have a good selection now, but I never thought about using them for cross stitch. And I always used them in hand--without a stand, was easy enough for me, especially since they're lightweight. Maybe I should try cross stitch with them sometime, if I can ever find what I did with them. Been a while since I did any crewel. -- Suze Cat hair? That's just an embellishment. |
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