"Millenium" Embroidery Frame??
A. Kearney
In the copy of New Stitches that I picked up today (when I was
supposed to be at the bookstore looking for computer books for a
project at work...), there's an ad for something called the
"Millenium" Embroidery Frame. It looks kind of like an Artisan
Designs Scrollok scroll frame, but the stretcher bars look adjustable.
I don't think they are cheap - prices range (in Pounds Sterling) from
49.50 to 55.50, but they look nice, appear sturdy, and I kind of like
the idea of an adjustable stretcher.
Has anyone used, or seen these? If so, what is your opinion? Have
you used other scroll frames, and how do they compare?
Always on the lookout for a new toy,
Alison
Heather Dickinson
I think you must mean the one supplied by Needle Needs in the UK.
My needlework teacher and several members of her classes have all purchased
these frames. You buy the side bars and then the various stretcher bars are
available in different sizes. The people have bought them are very pleased
with them and some even have the American frames that look similar. The
material is slotted into the top and bottom bars. I do have a leaflet
(somewhere) if you would like a copy. The screwnuts or whatever they are
called are large and therefore good for people who suffer with RSI etc but
they maintain a very tight tension on the material which is better than I
have seen. Hope this is of use.
Regards
Heather(UK)
A. Kearney <gsd-...@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
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Glenis Pickering
gsd-...@worldnet.att.net (A. Kearney) wrote:
>In the copy of New Stitches that I picked up today (when I was
>supposed to be at the bookstore looking for computer books for a
>project at work...), there's an ad for something called the
>"Millenium" Embroidery Frame. It looks kind of like an Artisan
>Designs Scrollok scroll frame, but the stretcher bars look adjustable.
>Has anyone used, or seen these? If so, what is your opinion? Have
>you used other scroll frames, and how do they compare?
Alison,
I bought one of these at a UK Stitching show in November. You only need one
set of the adjustable side-bars (the REALLY expensive bits) and the top and
bottom bars come in pairs in assorted sizes. I've never used the other sorts
you mention - my only other frame was/is a basic one. I find the "Millie"
easy to use, it fits in my Lowery floorstand and I've already completed one
UFO on it. (Don't even ASK about the rest of the UFOs though <vbg>)
What I like most about it is the fact that you don't have a lot of stitching
to do to attach your fabric before you can start "proper" stitching - I'm not
a patient soul when it comes to preparation-work and love the way you just
slot-in the fabric and GO with the "Millie".
Usual "no affiliation" disclaimer - just a happy user.
HTH
Glenis
tara
The frames you both mentioned sound really good - is there a website
where I can see them? I am tempted by the stand offer in the Feb 2000
CrossStitcher magazine but I'll need to get a scroll frame for it.
Tara (UK)
Pam
<ta...@silverwheel.demon.co.uk> writes
I saw these frames at an exhibition and was really impressed. They are
quite pricey though. I have had a quick look through my current mags
and cannot find the firm who sell them. I think they were called Needle
Needs or something like that but they seem to have stopped advertising.
They also sell a stand and clip on light which looked good, but, again,
pricey. I like my Lowery stand much better than any others I have
seen/tried.
--
Pam
gyeo
> Hi Heather and Glenis,
>
> The frames you both mentioned sound really good - is there a website
> where I can see them? I am tempted by the stand offer in the Feb 2000
> CrossStitcher magazine but I'll need to get a scroll frame for it.
>
> Tara (UK)
Hi
The embroidery frame that I think you are referring to is made
by Needle Needs
Their address is The Old Bakery, 9 St Mary Street,
Nether Stowey, Bridgewater, Somerset TA5 1LJ
Tel/FAX = 01278 733633
I have one and am very pleased with it. The fabric is held in place
by a thin dowel rod inserted into the outer frame top and bottom
(No stitching or stapling required !) and the sides are adjusted by
using sturdy wooden nuts (easy on the fingers). Fabric is kept
at excellent tension.
The frames are easily held by their own wooden stand or a metal
Lowery stand.
I intend to buy two more sizes at the next Olympia Needlework Fair.
Hope this info helps
Gay
Maidenhead
tara
<gy...@nortelnetworks.com> writes
Pam/Gay
Thank you both for responding -
Gay, thanks for the address/tel
>I have one and am very pleased with it. The fabric is held in place
>by a thin dowel rod inserted into the outer frame top and bottom
- I really liked the sound of this - no time consuming fiddling about -
but straight to the real stitching!
I'll phone them and get some leaflets etc. from them - thanks again.
Have a great time at Olympia - I don't know yet if I can attend.
Tara
Pat Porter
stainless steel "Lowery". Not cheap, but you definitely get what you pay
for!
Pat Porter
Pam wrote >
Gillian Trushel
Did you know you can now get:
1) a table Lowery clamp
2) a rectangular clamp that goes on the side of the stretcher bars
instead of the triangular one that goes on the corner.
They are just wonderful.
Gillian
bds-pds
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Shirley Shone
<gtru...@home.com> writes
>Lowery stands are definitely the Rolls Royces of stands, aren't they?
>Did you know you can now get:
>1) a table Lowery clamp
>2) a rectangular clamp that goes on the side of the stretcher bars
>instead of the triangular one that goes on the corner.
>They are just wonderful.
>
>Gillian
>
>Pat Porter wrote:
>>
>> stainless steel "Lowery". Not cheap, but you definitely get what you pay
>> for!
>>
>> Pat Porter
>>
>> Pam wrote >
>> I like my Lowery stand much better than any others I have
>> > seen/tried.
>> > --
>> > Pam
I would not like to be without my Lowery either. It is far better than
the Emu one that I used to have. I had to pick that one up bodily to get
out of the chair, but with my Lowery I am in my reclining chair and I
can just swing it out of the way to get up.
I think it is brilliant.
--
Shirley Shone
Pam
<gtru...@home.com> writes
>Lowery stands are definitely the Rolls Royces of stands, aren't they?
>Did you know you can now get:
>1) a table Lowery clamp
>2) a rectangular clamp that goes on the side of the stretcher bars
>instead of the triangular one that goes on the corner.
>They are just wonderful.
>
>Gillian
I have both the triangular clamp and the rectangular clamp. I didn't
know about a table Lowery clamp though - can you give me any details
please?
--
Pam
Cindi in CO
your stand?
Thanks much!
Cindi in CO
Shirley Shone
<bel...@gateway.net> writes
No Lowery does not have a website, but they have an email address.
They do export to USA but not sure where to.
I will have a look and see if I can find the email address but since I
am about to get ready to go on a 1 day beaded thimble holder class, it
will have to be when I get back.
--
Shirley Shone
Gillian Trushel
Cindi in CO wrote:
>
> Can you please tell me if they have a website or where you purchased
> your stand?
> Thanks much!
> Cindi in CO
Is it the Lowery frame you are interested in? A distributor in Oregon
is:
Kathleen Rindfusz
phone: (503) 667-7755
email: ksr...@aol.com
Good luck.
Gillian
FlossCause
>They do export to USA but not sure where to.
>I will have a look and see if I can find the email address but since I
>am about to get ready to go on a 1 day beaded thimble holder class, it
>will have to be when I get back.
>--
>Shirley Shone
The Hen's Nest in Salem, Oregon, distributes Lowery stands:
Nova
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine
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tara
Oh, yes please - I want to make the 'right' choice first time - or else
DF will complain about lots of stands/frames around the house!
Tara
tara
thought you'd like to know - I contacted Lowery yesterday and Mrs L was
SO helpful and friendly - she was saying how her son had rung the day
before and said he saw the Lowery stands on the hensnest site and was
laughing that Mr L was now famous!
She said they can try and accommodate any requirements not in the
brochure - wow- custom made stand and frame!!
Can't wait for the brochures!
I'm still trying to get hold of Needle Needs to get some brochures from
them - no luck so far.
Tara
Shirley Shone
<ta...@silverwheel.demon.co.uk> writes
>Shirley,
>thought you'd like to know - I contacted Lowery yesterday and Mrs L was
>SO helpful and friendly - she was saying how her son had rung the day
>before and said he saw the Lowery stands on the hensnest site and was
>laughing that Mr L was now famous!
>
>She said they can try and accommodate any requirements not in the
>brochure - wow- custom made stand and frame!!
Yes I can understand that. People in wheel chairs like them because they
can put one of the front wheels on the plate which you would put under
your chair leg. Then they can swing them round into position or away
when they have done with them without having to lift them bodily like
the ones that stand in front.
My DH made me a small table to clamp in mine. I can use it for my lace
pillow because there are two pegs to stop it slipping off. Or I can put
it flat to use when I am beading.
>
--
Shirley Shone
