Many counted canvas projects that I want to stitch are BIG, like 16 by 20 big. A canvas that size on stretcher bars becomes unwieldy, at least for me. Introducing my Rolaframe! This size is 16 inch scroll rods and 9 inch sidebars. I just put Tahiti on these and love it! I used these for cross stitch at one time and thought I would try them for needlepoint. Instead of a groove and dowel rod, like my Stitchmate scroll rods had, these have pins or nails that you pierce your fabric and/or canvas with, place the other section on top and them roll it up. And if you leave enough fabric and/or canvas the small hole marks from the nails/pins will not even be visible when you frame the piece. And these are fairly lightweight to hold in your hand to stitch if you don't use a floor/lap frame.
Here is a link to their Facebook page, and then you can e-mail them directly to order or for a price list.
Until next time...
I didn't know you could use something like this for counted canvas, thanks for the tip :)
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