Cross-Stitching

I've just recently bought scroll bars, and I love them...not so hard to handle for those large projects Go to top

I had a lap scroll frame and it didn't hold the fabric with as tight as I like. Wasn't much tension. It was also cumbersome to use and especially to store. I just started using q-snaps on a larger project last month. I got the 11x17 and it held the fabric much better. I liked them so much I went and bought the 6x6 and 8x8 and next time plan on getting the 11x11 q-snap. My hand doesn't get cramped up from holding them like it did with hoops. Also, I like that there is more room to work with the square shape over the round hoop shape. You should just buy one size and try it. It's worth it.
Stephanie Go to top

Regarding tension problems with scroll frames. I once read that on the larger scroll frames that you put of strip of low loft quilt batting at the top and bottom bars and roll your fabric with the batting in place, it helps keep you fabric good and taunt on the bars and rollers. Go to top

I do all my work on Q's. I find the all-around tension much preferrable to that of scroll bars. I also like that the Q's come in many different sizes, and can be interchanged to create additional sizes. It makes them very portable. Go to top

I also think q-snaps provide nice tension. If the fabric is too short, then they are harder to use. The really large q-snaps-about 16" square start to get a little heavy and probably should be on a stand.
I use little hoops for small projects and just take them out when I am finished stitching for the day. Go to top

• Reply from Leslie M

  Sunday, February 29, 2004 9:09 PM

  i am still kinda new to cross stitch but there are sorta garter things that can be used when your Q-snap or scroll bar is too small. they are around $16 but Nordic needle has them on sale through the End of Mar. for less than $12 they also have a few things like stitchbows stuff on sale so it was way worth the shipping for me. these can also be used in place of basting the sides on scroll bars for tautness. (<*If sagging sides are a problem when you are stitching and using a Q-Snap or scroll frame, this is the answer! These stitch clips attach to the fabric with plastic teeth that won't harm the fabric. Simply tighten the straps around the Q-Snap or scroll frame and secure in place with the Velcro ends. You'll wonder how you ever got along without these handy devices! Each package includes four clips.
  Priced by: Pkg/4
  Designer, Publisher or Manufacturer: Stitch Clips**
  http://www.nordicneedle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=6934&Category_Code=L03-00-00&Product_Count=83
  Disclaimer :This is not an advertisement for Nordic Needle or the product. Just something I ran into. I have ordered from NN twice and the orders were fast and the service excellant! I get no profit or perks from mentioning them.

  --leslie
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I also ordered a thing called Able bars...a British product, anyone have experience with this product?
I forsee that I won't be able to use a larger than full size project with this as it will most likely leave marks from the tension slips much the same as a hoop.

--leslie Go to top