Another Look at Evertites UPDATED

Here's another look at how Evertite stretcher bars are used. Mary is using them for an embroidery project, not needlepoint, so her misting tip won't work for us but it is still a fun article about the versatility of Evertites.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2015/02/setting-up-my-embroidery-carrot.html

UPDATE:  Ruth Schmuff has written an introduction to Evertites with lots of great photos.  Please note she does not mention that you should not secure your canvas in the corners when you use Evertites.  That is the area that expands, so tacking or stapling the corners will tear the canvas.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2017/01/lets-talk-stretcher-bars.html

If you want to read more about Evertites, type their name in the search box at the upper left corner to read more articles about them.

Update #2:  As Melita notes, any 3/32 inch hex key will work to replace the tool that comes with Evertites.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2023/09/14/hex-key-a-needlepoint-tool-for-evertite-stretcher-bars/

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Creating Tiny Beaded Scallops

Today's finishing tutorials are from Mary Corbet. In the link below she teaches how to create a simple row of scallops using beads. The second link shows a somewhat more complex row of equally pretty beaded scallops.  Quick, easy, pretty--what more can you ask?! 
http://www.needlenthread.com/2015/01/scalloped-beaded-buttonhole-edging-1.html

http://www.needlenthread.com/2015/02/scalloped-beaded-buttonhole-edging-version-2.html

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 2, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.