Tricia Nguyen uses and sells slate frames for her reproduction embroidery business, so I was intrigued when she mentioned Access Commodities' essay on the history of slate frames. I've not used slate frames myself as I don't like stitching on drum-tight needlepoint canvas but it is important for some types of needlework and the history is fascinating.
http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2015/12/slate-frames-in-stock.html
Here is the direct link to the essay.
http://www.thistle-threads.com/misc/Setting-in-a-Frame.pdf
Access Commodities sells wonderful threads and other supplies for the needleworker as well as slate frames.
http://www.accesscommodities.com
You can also order custom made and painted slate frames from Diamond K Folk Art.
http://www.diamondkfolkart.blogspot.com/p/hand-made-slate-frames.html
You wouldn't believe the variety of painted frames Rachel of Diamond K has made!
http://ladysrepositorymuseum.blogspot.com/2015/11/slate-frames-of-olde-west.html
http://ladysrepositorymuseum.blogspot.com/2015/09/readying-for-road-trip.html
http://ladysrepositorymuseum.blogspot.com/2015/08/custom-painted-slate-frames.html
The tools we use are so vital to our work that it is important to know more about them and to honor their usefulness. Merry Christmas to all stitchers and a Happy New Year to their tools!
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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