New needlework tools
bobbieviorritto
finished needlework (second link). Item descriptions are good and there
is a video as well. These are made in the USA, but the only stores that
have them are in the UK. I have used this ebay seller before and decided
to order each. I will give you a further review of them after I receive
them and happen to find them in my stocking Christmas morn.
Grip N Stitch
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180402338257&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Grip N Frame
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180409387180&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Bobbie V. in snowy NH
Lucille
"bobbieviorritto" <bobbiev...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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It looks great. I can't wait for your review.
Lucille
Donna
> I happen upon this frame for holding fabric (first link) and for framing
> finished needlework (second link). Item descriptions are good and there
> is a video as well. These are made in the USA, but the only stores that
> have them are in the UK. I have used this ebay seller before and decided
> to order each. I will give you a further review of them after I receive
> them and happen to find them in my stocking Christmas morn.
>
>
> Grip N Framehttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180409387180&ssPag...
>
> Bobbie V. in snowy NH
Sounds intriguing. I wonder if you can get weaver's cloth tight enough
on this system for punchneedle.
Donna in rainy Virginia
bobbieviorritto
> On Dec 11, 2:25 pm, bobbieviorritto <bobbieviorri...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> I happen upon this frame for holding fabric (first link) and for framing
>> finished needlework (second link). Item descriptions are good and there
>> is a video as well. These are made in the USA, but the only stores that
>> have them are in the UK. I have used this ebay seller before and decided
>> to order each. I will give you a further review of them after I receive
>> them and happen to find them in my stocking Christmas morn.
>>
>> Grip N Stitch http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180402338257&ssPag...
>>
>>
>> Bobbie V. in snowy NH
>>
>
> Sounds intriguing. I wonder if you can get weaver's cloth tight enough
> on this system for punchneedle.
>
> Donna in rainy Virginia
>
Gillian Murray
It would be interesting to find out what you think of them.
I envy you the snow ( don't laugh). It does make it wintry; at the rally
the temps were about 50-60, and the women were in the building (72 degs)
with heavy jackets and scarves. I wore jeans, unusual for me (didn't
have time to change into shorts), and short-sleeved shirt.
The owner came in and lit a lovely wood fire in the rec hall for us,
because it was "SO COLD". LOL
bobbieviorritto
> I happen upon this frame for holding fabric (first link) and for
> framing finished needlework (second link). Item descriptions are good
> and there is a video as well. These are made in the USA, but the only
> stores that have them are in the UK. I have used this ebay seller
> before and decided to order each. I will give you a further review of
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180402338257&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
>
>
> Grip N Frame
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180409387180&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
>
Cheryl came this morning and we Tested both "Grip" products listed above
from Dove Stitch in the UK, as well as several different sizes of Spiral
Eyed Needles.
Grip N Stitch. The item was just like the video and the pieces were easy
to adjust. The connections screwed together and it is easy to customize
the size. The grippers are very "Sharp and I did get a small puncture in
my palm, but no blood luckily. The product does allow for a drum tight
surface and could be used even for punch needle embroidery. I would not
use it for a piece in which you would have to reposition the fabric in
order to stitch. the new Q-snap fabric covers would be useful with the
product. It did take this product a month to get here and Dove Stitch
was the only place I found them. I plan on showing them to Susan
Greening Davis at Celebrations of Needlework in NH this year though.
***1/2 stars out of Five
Grip N Frame. This product is just the gripper teeth. I have to say
that this "DEFINITELY" an easy and inexpensive way to stretch and mount
needlework for framing. The teeth slip onto mat board and the fabric can
be stretched over it with or without padding underneath. It is "SO EASY"
to make small adjustments to the needlework piece. The fabric and
grippers are then dropped into the frame. EASY, EASY, EASY, when compare
to foam core mounting or lacing. Just make sure you use acid free mat
board. The gripper teeth could possibly be used on foam core,but I did
not have a piece to try it on. ***** stars of of Five
Spiral Eyed needles. Did anyone else notice that they are in the new
Herrschner catalog??? I found the hardanger size very short, more like a
quilting between length. I used one on the fabric stretch in the Grip N
Stitch, and found it worked without snagging or catching. I also tried
it on some needle weaving, and will rate it as fair. I wouldn't buy a
lot of them, but they were easy to thread and I could see where they
might be of an advantage if one was doing a piece that required a lot of
color changing. Very quick delivery and now it looks that these will be
available from more outlets. *** stars out of Five
Bobbie V. soon to be on her way to San Diego for a month.
Shirley Shone
<bobbiev...@yahoo.com> writes
>it on some needle weaving, and will rate it as fair. I wouldn't buy a
>lot of them, but they were easy to thread and I could see where they
>might be of an advantage if one was doing a piece that required a lot
>of color changing. Very quick delivery and now it looks that these
>will be available from more outlets. *** stars out of Five
>
>Bobbie V. soon to be on her way to San Diego for a month.
I see they have improved the grip stitch since it first come out a few
years ago. Then you had to cut it and mitre the corners.The teeth were
like the edge of a saw blade and vicious to handle.
I threw my lengths of it in the bin.
Due to my ill health I have not been to any craft shows for two years so
have not seen the latest products.
Hugs
Shirley
--
Shirley Shone
shi...@allcrafts.demon.co.uk
www.allcrafts.org.co.uk
Bruce Fletcher
> I see they have improved the grip stitch since it first come out a few
> years ago. Then you had to cut it and mitre the corners.The teeth were
> like the edge of a saw blade and vicious to handle.
> I threw my lengths of it in the bin.
> Due to my ill health I have not been to any craft shows for two years so
> have not seen the latest products.
> Hugs
> Shirley
Shirley,
Did you know that your signature on RCTN has an incorrect URL for your
website? It should be
http://www.allcrafts.org.uk
and not
http://www.allcrafts.org.co.uk
--
Bruce Fletcher
Stronsay, Orkney
(Remove dentures to reply)
Shirley Shone
<ricardi...@btinternet.com> writes
Replied by e-mail and thanks. Will have to get my computer whizz to sort
it. Spent last night in hospital
Shirley
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Shirley Shone
shi...@allcrafts.demon.co.uk
Cheryl Isaak
"bobbieviorritto" <bobbiev...@yahoo.com> wrote:
I was impressed but wonder about the plastic long term for framing. For
stitching - in a heartbeat.
The spiral eye needles are very nice
Cheryl