Hi, I am just about to start a project to cover a little bench.
http://www.janlynn.com/detail.cfm?ID=6484
It's been a while since I've stitched and it seems last time I did a fairly large pillow (in wool just as this project) and didn't bother to use a frame and it worked fine.
As I start this I'm getting grief from some people (mom you know this means you) that I need to put it on a scroll frame. I hate the bulky feeling this creates and it makes it harder to tote the project.
I don't want to be sorry later, so I'm asking any stitchers out there. I do have a scroll frame, and I do have hoops of various sizes. I honestly wanted to try to paint my own canvas and take it from there but I found this kit on sale at AC Moores' and only paid about $10--too reasonable to pass up!
Thanks for any help you can offer! You know how anxious you get when you are itiching to start something new...!
2007-04-25 08:36:00 · 8 answers · asked by Lori 6 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I almost never use a frame or hoop when doing needlepoint. It depends on the kind of canvas you have, and the kind of stitch you use. I find that if you work in a diagonal manner, using the continental stitch,(recommended for rugs and cushions that you will sit on) it is better to have a frame as the stitches have a habit of distorting the canvas. However, if you work back and forth, or use the half cross stitch, there is no problem at all.
In any case if you carefully block and steam it at the end, you can correct any rippling you get.
Enjoy your project!
2007-04-25 11:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by mliz55 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you take all the time it will take you to complete this project, don't you want it to look the best you can make it? Use a frame. In the end you will be glad you did. I personally think it is the only way to stitch a project of this size, and be assured that your stitches don't cause any distortion. Just my opinion. I see a lot of people disagree.
2007-04-26 02:25:17 · answer #2 · answered by Pat C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use a scroll frame for cross stitching, but the staff at my LNS do most of their projects in hand, not using any scroll or other frames. I tried a few times to do this, but it just didn't work out for me. I like the scroll frame for keeping the fabric I'm working on taut. I also like that I don't have to touch the fabric as much, which keeps it cleaner. I hold the frame instead of the fabric.
2007-04-25 17:29:35 · answer #3 · answered by Silver_Stars 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always used a frame when doing cross stitching. It makes for a taut place to put in neater stitches. Hmmmn...makes me want to start on another new project. lol
2007-04-25 15:46:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I got a little exited once as a kid and did one.A person can do needlepoint without a hoop.It is possible but it will be 'clumpy'.If you have luck without a frame.Cool.The new project sounds fun.Good luck.
2007-04-25 15:43:17 · answer #5 · answered by gotabedifferent 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no, you don't need a frame to needlepoint, you can make one too if you can't afford one.
2007-04-25 15:40:35 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Tawnya♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use a frame but u dont have to
2007-04-25 15:42:42 · answer #7 · answered by Makayla P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope it just helps....
2007-04-25 15:43:23 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋