Comparing Stands

Mary Corbet talks about the various needlework stands she owns and why they work well for her. As we all know, what stand is perfect for you is a very personal thing. Hopefully Mary's descriptions, photos and videos will help those who can't try out a stand to decide what might work best for their stitching nest. 
http://www.needlenthread.com/2014/02/embroidery-stands-videos-reviews.html

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The Millenium Frames and Necessarie Floor Stands

I've heard quite a bit about Millenium frames from friends in the UK, but didn't know much about the company behind the wooden frames and floor stands.  I didn't even know that their name was Needle Needs, so I'd never visited their website.  Fortunately, the Unbroken Thread has visited their manufacturing facility and shows off the process behind making their products.
http://www.theunbrokenthread.com/blog/2012/04/08/needle-needs/

Here is their website.  It has lots of videos and help for using their products.
http://www.needleneeds.co.uk/store/


This is a company in England, mind, so it might not be the easiest frame to purchase but everyone seems to like their pieces.  If a wooden frame that expands by turning the large wooden screws is what you are looking for, this is the frame for you.  I was particularly interested to see that it works well for taller stitchers.


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New Frames UPDATE WITH FLOOR STAND

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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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com