Most needlepointers don't use slate frames but some designers such as Deborah Wilson swear by them. They are necessary for certain types of needlework like Japanese embroidery, though, and I think we all find the tools that have been used for hundreds of years fascinating even if they are quite heavy and would need to be used on a trestle to work well for us (but they sell trestles and Japanese embroidery frames, too). Here's Mary Corbet's review of the beautiful wooden slate frames from TFWoodcraft.
https://www.needlenthread.com/2019/11/slate-frames-by-tfwoodcraft.html
TFWoodcraft has both an Etsy store…
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TFWoodcraft
…and a website. Have fun looking at all their offerings.
https://www.tfwoodcraft.com
Hummmm. Do you think those wooden tapestry needles (used for weaving) would make lovely laying tools? And who knew lacewood was so beautiful?!
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