Can Anyone Identify This?
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A friend of mine has this in her spare bedroom. However, she doesn't know what it is or its purpose. We don't even know if it is related to sewing. Does anyone have any ideas? Any help we can get will be appreciated.
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It might be a needlework frame? It looks like it is adjustable for bringing your work to the best height for working on.
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*** Looks like a needle work frame. *** |
close to one I saw in Images from Overstock .com, handwork frame. Still not sure how to secure the work/fabric.
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Definitely a handwork frame, generally used for needlepoint.
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I think what you would do with a frame like this is thumb-tack fabric leaders to the top of the frame. You would then hand baste tapestry canvas to the leaders. Alternatively, you could tack the canvas directly to the frame. This website shows how to do the latter, but that would probably be more appropriate for a cheaper, throw-away type frame:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/Aflptf...sQjr0K7-Mnd1Y/ |
Originally Posted by Prism99
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I think what you would do with a frame like this is thumb-tack fabric leaders to the top of the frame. You would then hand baste tapestry canvas to the leaders. Alternatively, you could tack the canvas directly to the frame. This website shows how to do the latter, but that would probably be more appropriate for a cheaper, throw-away type frame:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/Aflptf...sQjr0K7-Mnd1Y/ Or could use the large office clamps .... |
Wow, that is a nice one. I would think that if you used large binder clips you could even use it to quilt.
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
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close to one I saw in Images from Overstock .com, handwork frame. Still not sure how to secure the work/fabric.
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looks like needlepoint to me too. tape or clamp it down.
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Thank you, ladies. I am sure you have solved our mystery. It is a beautiful piece.
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I think I would like something like that for putting a tray on for crafts or TV dinners or a little of anything. I would love to have a plan to make one. It would work for about anything that you were doing while sitting down.
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I would hate to mar the wood so I would use those large black alligator clamps you can find at any home improvement store and some felt or batting covered shims.
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Maybe also for cross stitch.
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Wow....with the addition of a plexiglass insert and a clamp on lamp....you would have a great light box!
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Originally Posted by Prism99
(Post 7809287)
I think what you would do with a frame like this is thumb-tack fabric leaders to the top of the frame. You would then hand baste tapestry canvas to the leaders. Alternatively, you could tack the canvas directly to the frame. This website shows how to do the latter, but that would probably be more appropriate for a cheaper, throw-away type frame:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/Aflptf...sQjr0K7-Mnd1Y/ |
Yes, I believe this is what it is. I have seen these in large round frames also. They are nice for needlework.
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I agree with Lonnie. I wouldn't use nails or staples on the wood!
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If it were mine, I would find a handyman who could mount a light bulb underneath the glass and use it as a light box.
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