A needle minder is an object that sticks to your fabric with two magnets (one on the front of your fabric attached to the front object and one on the back of the fabric).īecause tapestry needles are made of metal the needle will magnetize to it. You can easily prevent losing your needle with a needle minder. It terrifies me when I see posts on social media of people losing their needles. Weaving your needle into the fabric is not as convenient. Thankfully, I have only lost needles in my stitching bag when it falls out of the holes of the fabric. Have you ever lost your needle in between the couch cushions or in your bed?
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Getting a stand can also help with your posture and other aches and pains that you are experiencing if you hold your frame.Įven if your frame isn’t heavy, sometimes it’s better to have BOTH hands free so that you can stitch faster with the double-handed method. Holding your cross stitch frame can be exhausting. If you like to work on bigger projects, investing in a good floor stand or lap stand is a good idea. Simply untighten the knobs and “scroll” your project to a new section. You also won’t have to undo the frame every time you want to move your project. Scroll-frames are great for holding the tension of your larger projects.īecause of the way a scroll-frame works, you don’t need to worry about what to do with excess fabric because it just rolls around itself. There are slight differences and the off-brand frames may not hold tension as well. Because of their shape, they also allow for a greater stitching area.Ĭraft stores have since created their brands of snap frames, but many stitchers prefer the originals. The frames are lightweight, highly portable, and easy to hold. In my experience, they hold the tension very tightly, which I like, and evenly. Q-Snaps have become my new favorite way to stitch.
They are square and rectangular plastic frames that use clamps to hold the fabric taut on all sides. Q-Snaps are the original brand name of snap frames. You could also find creative ways to finish your project in an embroidery hoop after you are done stitching. In my opinion, I liked them better than plastic hoops. Some hoops hold tension better than others. Hoops come in a variety of sizes and shapes to accommodate your cross stitch project. Embroidery hoops hold your fabric tension so that your stitches are even.
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