New Acrylic Trays

Everyone is coming up with new versions of acrylic trays for self-finishing.  Both The Needlepoint Finisher and KC Needlepoint offer trays that have scalloped edges.  KC Needlepoint will also have colored acrylic trays made.  Looks like both companies' trays have slots at the bottom where you slide your finished needlepoint into the bottom of the tray.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ-CWmOPfrO/?img_index=1

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/brand-new-tray-finishing-you-wont-want-to-miss

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KC Needlepoint Has New Styles of Acrylic Trays

KC Needlepoint has announced new styles of acrylic trays available through the shop.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/brand-new-tray-finishing-you-wont-want-to-miss

You can get colored acrylic sides, scalloped edges, and handles added.  I can't be certain, but after studying the photos I think your finished item slides into a slot at the bottom of the tray.

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Acrylic Self Finishing Takes the Needlepoint World by Storm

If you haven't been paying a lot of attention to the world of needlepoint, you might have missed all the acrylic boxes, purses, trays and more available for those with finished needlepoint to insert inside them.  Stitch by Stitch Larchmont has posted a lovely long article about all the various things that are available (and naturally they have canvases that will work with each.)

https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/web-view?a=SwCMrn&c=01H9XGTJRHYSSZSJCSGZK1PHG3&k=818df9a7ff3a4241af938c526d309c5c&m=01J35FXJJ1VEKMZG32V311G85T&r=3cC9tQ2s

The two new items they carry I haven't seen before are tic-tac-toe boxes...

https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/products/coopers-oak-tic-tac-toe-canvas-and-acrylic-tray-case-and-pieces?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Acrylic%20Accessories&utm_id=01J35FXJHXT9RR5DGACAE2GRVV&_kx=aciAEP_6-iF8xhuhZaomyeVfXs3OTnBm8ABNyi7AVoeLP-pURN12gtHcuDiqxXhe.SwCMrn

...and matchbox holders with canvases of various famous restaurant or hotels.  Both appear to be bundles of the acrylic and matching canvas that will fit in it.  

https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/products/beverly-hills-hotel-matchbook-bundle?_pos=10&_sid=4638fd342&_ss=r

Of course many many shops carry acrylic items these days and many have access to acrylic manufacturers who will make custom items.  Ask your favorite shop for ideas and help.

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Chaparral Goes to Graduation

In the most unusual piece of finishing I've seen this year, Chaparral turned a customer's stitching into a graduation cap, then slid it into an acrylic tray for later use.  Use the right side arrow to see it at graduation.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxdqKnkMUtE/?img_index=1

More pictures here.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CseaZO1rCGI/?img_index=1

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Acrylic Coasters and Trays for Self-Finishing

Needlepoint by Laura just announced their new 4 by 4 inch acrylic coasters for self finishing are now in stock.  The opening is half an inch wide and you slide your finished needlepoint in or out.  It looks like this is an open box with the needlepoint sliding in the side and the top serving as a coaster.  There is a little curved notch on the bottom to facilitate inserting or removing the needlepoint.  These have rubber feet on the bottom.

https://www.facebook.com/NeedlepointDesignsByLaura/posts/pfbid02pf9JrogiBHjwXfmXQjqYTTtE29bKBXp52zhyjyzPjte524hXczKMxvsFAQHwYRL2l

Here is where you order the acrylic self-finishing coasters on the Needlepoint by Laura website.

https://www.needlepointbylaura.com/products/4-by-4-acrylicc-oaster-only-1-2-inch-bottom-opening-custom-designed?_pos=9&_sid=92d33a730&_ss=r

Note that Needlepoint by Laura also sells self-finishing acrylic trays.  These are all 6 by 6 inches in diameter.  One style has a quarter inch high space in the bottom to insert your stitched canvas.  Again, you slide your needlepoint in on one side.

https://www.needlepointbylaura.com/collections/6-by-6-canvases-and-trays/products/6-by-6-acrylic-tray-only

The other 6 by 6 acrylic tray has a half inch high space to insert your needlepoint in case you have a fatter canvas with lots of raised items.  It doesn't appear that the trays have the rubber feet that the coaster has.

https://www.needlepointbylaura.com/collections/6-by-6-canvases-and-trays/products/6-by-6-acrylic-tray-only-1-2-inch-bottom-opening

Heirloom Designs also has a variety of acrylic coasters and trays and even a paperweight for self-finishing.  You can see the variety of available items here.  The paperweight/coaster and the coaster with pink edges are unique.

https://heirloomdesigns.studio/search?q=acrylic&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

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A DIY Acrylic Tray

Patricia wins the Smart Cookie Award for September with this Do It Yourself lucite tray.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/122934116489655/permalink/413035970812800/

For those who don't have a Facebook account, Patrica described how she did this:  "...purchased Lucite tray from Amazon ( about $20). They come is multiple sizes. Choose one closest to your canvas. Very carefully (to the 32nd) measured the inside on the tray and went to Lowes where they will cut to size a piece of plexi ($15) that ultimately will be used to cover canvas once placed in tray. Then went to Michael’s and ordered a custom double mat with spacer and a piece of card stock.. ( $70). Total spent $105 compared to hundreds for a custom tray from LNS. Cut cardstock to fit bottom of tray. Layer canvas down on top of cardstock and adhered with the tiniest dot of glue stick. Layer custom mat on top of canvas and covered with plexi. I don’t plan on serving liquids with this so no need to seal. Fit is super tight."

Congratulations to Patricia for this very clever way to create a lucite tray.

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Acrylic Trays Now Available in Black or White

Stitch by Stitch Larchmont's latest newsletter says that acrylic trays that take needlepoint inserts in the base are now available in black or white, not just clear.  These are all custom so it's not going to be a fast finishing but ask your favorite needlepoint shop for advice on this.

https://www.stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/so/70Ni8k1mu?languageTag=en&cid=68c6d8c4-6311-4db7-a6af-6c56ebef78b3#/main

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Elizabeth Bradley Sells Large Acrylic Trays

Elizabeth Bradley now sells acrylic trays that are 16 inches square.  They allow you to change out designs with the seasons.
https://americas.elizabethbradley.com/products/large-acrylic-tray?fbclid=IwAR1eVK0WhdaSudiWr4-3uwNlVqFWINCPeQ0ID78BK-et3zW7XMumJehLXEA

Elizabeth Bradley obviously had their 16 inch square kits in mind for these trays.
https://americas.elizabethbradley.com/collections/16-inch-needlepoint-kits

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