There must be innovation in the air, because I have two articles on new frames for your reading pleasure this morning. The first article talks about the Millenium Embroidery Frame. It looks to me as if it is the offspring of an Evertite and a scroll frame. I probably would not want to put a painted needlepoint canvas on this frame myself but it looks great for someone working on linen or similar ground materials. I also know people who use scroll frames with needlepoint canvas successfully. I just don't like the combination myself.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2011/11/millenium-embroidery-frame.html
http://www.needlenthread.com/2011/11/millenium-embroidery-frame-follow-up.html
UPDATE: Mary discusses the Necessaire Floor Frame made by the same manufacturer.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2011/12/the-necessaire-floor-stand-the-millenium-frames-best-friend.html
I've also heard about a new manufacturer of Japanese Embroidery frames. Again, this is not a frame useful for needlepoint canvas but since many needlepointers are masters of all sorts of embroidery techniques, I wanted to mention this site also. Note that both places are in the United Kingdom, so there will be shipping charges and possibly VAT depending on where you live.
http://japaneseembroideryframes.com/
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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2 comments:
Jane, I just wanted to follow up and say that I ordered the Millennium Frame after reading Mary's reviews of it, and it works like a dream with 18 count hand painted canvases - I haven't tried it with a 13 count piece yet. It holds the canvas perfectly taut from side to side and I didn't have to baste or use tacks. I also ordered the Aristo lap stand (although I use it on a table top instead of my lap) and it works beautifully, too. I highly recommend this product to needlepointers!!
Thanks, Poppy. I am glad to hear this is working beautifully for you.
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