May 2026 NJNA Chapter News

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG is back with their bi-weekly newsletter.  There is ANG Seminar news, including the adorable frame weights that are available.  Lowry has a new gadget that attaches to your floor stand to allow you to watch your tablet, laptop or phone as you stitch.  They also have a new spring green color for those who want more excitement in their life.  Daylight also has a new light that goes around your neck and shows true color.  It is called the DuoNeck Go.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/05/09/whats-happening-at-njna-5-9-26/

You'll want to check out the Fraymeworks Frames, sold by Needlepoint Clubhouse, that work as stretcher bars and a frame for the finished piece both.

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/collections/fraymeworks-frames?_kx=di6BKbqlX0z0_r-FgYg7VgX_cnHap6E52Vd1c3YUq6g.W43bG6

The second May posting is up with new bags, threads, classes, and more!

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2026/05/24/whats-happening-at-njna-5-23-26/

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© Copyright May 11, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Stitching with Both Hands: The Movie

Spellbound Stitchery demonstrates stitching with both hands.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSC66M4jc1t/

Note that this has to be done with either a floor frame or with a frame weight or clamps holding your frame on the edge of a table so enough sticks out for you to stitch.  Tony Minieri cautions stitchers to not touch their stitching with their hands as well.  In other words, it takes some practice but once you get used to it, your speed is much faster.

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© Copyright December 19, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

End of the Year for NJNA

By the time this publishes it'll be 2026, but the New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG newsletters are timeless!

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/12/27/whats-happening-at-njna-12-27-25/

As usual there is lots of ANG news, plus they let us know about a new, light weight needlework stand called Miraneks.  It looks like it was meant for cross stitch and won't hold a big project or maybe even Evertites, but it looks very good for travel.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/DLD6EOJp2WF/

By the way, if you are interested in highlighter tape, shop around.  It's available a lot of places but the prices vary wildly.

https://marvgolden.com/highlighter-tape/?sku=APX1096-Green-1&msclkid=82f50792b929176116966ec381c844e6&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shop%20-%20Catch%20All&utm_term=4585581971649712&utm_content=Catch%20All

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© Copyright December 28, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

All About the System Four

Needlepoint.com has a series of videos about all the different System 4 needlework stands.  Whether you want a floor or table stand, need something for travel, or just are curious, System 4 has a stand to meet your needs.

https://needlepoint.com/blogs/needlepoint-know-how/all-about-needlework-system-4

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© Copyright May 8, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Managing Large Needlepoint Projects

Megan and Melissa talk about the various ways to handle large needlepoint projects on their Pointing It Out podcast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI-6yt_mvrU

They talk about rolled up, in hand pieces.  Here are the items they discuss:

Press and Seal

https://www.glad.com/food-protection/food-wraps/press-n-seal/

key chain needle cases which I think are long enough to also hold a Snag-Nab It (second link below)

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/products/artisan-wood-needle-case?_pos=1&_sid=a346b894c&_ss=r

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/products/snag-nab-it?_pos=1&_psq=snag-nab-i&_ss=e&_v=1.0

artists tape

https://woolfloss.com/products/white-artists-tape-1-60-yards?_pos=1&_sid=f07be1404&_ss=r

stretcher bars, both regular and thinner Minis

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/collections/stretcher-bars

scroll frame

https://needlepointus.com/proddetail.asp?prod=KCSF

Wonder Clips

https://www.joann.com/search/?q=wonder+clips&lang=default

System Four stands

https://www.needleworksystem4.com/

Stick With And More velcro like product

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/products/stick-with-more-preorder

K's Creations Tri Knob Set (also available from System Four but not on their website)

http://www.kscreations.com/acc_knobs.htm

https://www.stitchers-paradise.com/Stands/KsCreations.html

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© Copyright August 29, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Thoughts on Choosing a Needlework Stand

Debbie Rowley of DebBee's Designs has posted an essay about choosing a stand for your needlepoint.

https://debbeesdesigns.com/2022/05/12/stitching-stands-and-how-to-choose-one/

It's very helpful, with plenty of tips about what to look for.

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© Copyright May 14, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Lowry Frame Accessories and the Floss Queen's Stitching Tray

Thanks to the New Jersey Needle Artists folks, I have news about Lowry frame accessories.  There is a care kit to stop the squeeking, you can buy an attachment to turn the floor stand into a table stand, plus they have a lovely stitching cabinet that the Lowry fits inside.  You both have the floor frame mostly hidden plus more storage for your stitching supplies.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2022/03/12/whats-happening-at-njna-3-12-22/

https://www.workstands.com/store

Needle in a Haystack's owner (aka The Floss Queen) has a wonderful stitching tools organizer tray, available in two sizes and a range of colors.  It's acrylic so you won't break it if it falls on the floor when hit by your dog's tail.  All the details are here so scroll down to browse.

https://needlestack.americommerce.com/gifts/TFQ-ToolTray.aspx

The right tools make our stitching so much easier!

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© Copyright March 13, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

All About The System Four Frame

Melissa of the Pointing It Out podcast interviews Jennifer of System 4 about needlework frames, how and why needlepointers use them, and how the System 4 in particular works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEn2uLbrnKg

Here's the System Four website for some browsing to see all the products Melissa and Jennifer talked about.

www.needleworksystem4.com

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© Copyright December 2, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Hands Free Video

If you've been curious about the K's metal floor frame, the Needlepointer has a three minute video showing you how it works. The adjustments are endless. I love mine! Hint: You can put the plate under a chair or table leg for more stability or you can put a brick or other sort of weight on it. Mine is very stable but if you move it a lot to constantly get up and down, you might want the extra security of something on the plate.
https://vimeo.com/303822921

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© Copyright July 15, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Lowery Workstands Have Colors

I just discovered that the Lowery floor stands now are available in color! Joanne has a violet one.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2006509182902865&set=gm.1699102623500222&type=3&theater&ifg=1

The UK company's blog shows off yellow and red.
https://www.workstands.com/single-post/2017/11/21/A-splash-of-colour

Their website has a rainbow arrangement of colors!  I think I might be a Candice girl myself.  What about you?
https://www.workstands.com/product-page/coloured-complete-workstand

By the way, people with the stands say the original stainless steel stands are heavier and cost more than the colored ones.  You may need to put a weight or the leg of your stitching chair on both versions if you stitch large pieces.

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© Copyright April 1, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Traveling with Anna (with Floor Frame Travel Tips)

Anna Pearson's latest blog posting talks about her retreat to Tuscany this year and plans for next year's trip.  A special bonus for travelers is the tips she gives for traveling with a floor frame.
http://anna-pearson-needlepoint.blogspot.com/2017/06/our-italian-adventure-2017.html

For further information on the upcoming retreats, visit Anna's website.  (And if you click on "Store" you can browse Anna's designs.)
http://www.anna-needlepoint-pearson.com

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© Copyright June 12, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

BREAKING NEWS: K's Travel Base for Metal Floor Stand UDPATED

Thanks to Needle Works in Austin I've learned that K's Creations has a new travel base for their metal floor frame.  You can see the photograph Needle Works posted on Facebook here.
https://www.facebook.com/TheNeedleWorksTX/photos/a.10150090501679306.282587.90639979305/10155155085319306/?type=3&theater&notif_t=notify_me_page&notif_id=1488916033882462

UPDATE:  More information and a video.
https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/ks-creations-ball-swivel-metal-stand?variant=30593203274

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© Copyright March 8, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Just A Thought Floor Frame

Judy Odell's Just A Thought (JAT) floor stand holds your stitching on top of the side arms.  For those who just like picking up and putting down their stitching, this might be a good option.  I think these are called trestle style frames.  The framed stitching just rests on top.
http://www.justathought.net/bl/?p=1154 

Judy also sells a lap stand for those who prefer that style of frame.  You hold it steady by sitting on it.
http://www.justathought.net/bl/?cat=15

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© Copyright September 2, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Range of Lights, Light/Magnifiers and Frames

Nimble Needle shows off the lights, light/magnifiers and frames of various types that the shop has in stock. If you are in the market, this is a good browse to learn more about the options available to needlepointers.
http://nimbleneedlenj.com/favorite-lights-magnifiers-tools-and-more/

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© Copyright May 4, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Repairing the K's Floor Stand

Brenda had a problem with her K's floor stand, contacted the company and had a fix right away. She thinks her problem was caused by "stitching in the well" which means she mounts her stretcher bars on top of her canvas, not on the bottom, and she has a fix to keep the problem from happening again.  Clever!
http://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2015/02/floor-stand-clamp-repair-2315.html

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© Copyright February 4, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Beautiful Wooden Stands

I just stumbled across this website of a small company that makes beautiful wooden needlepoint table and floor frames. I know nothing about Needlepoint Stands as a company but the frames are beautiful.  
http://needlepointstands.com/index.html

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© Copyright October 13, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.