"I always work on a frame and have several, all by different companies.No I have not found it makes any difference at all!!"
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Julia Hale replied to RobA's discussion stretcher bars in the group Needlepoint Group"When I learned to use the stretcher bars my work improved greatly!!
I mostly use the bars you put together yourself size to fit canvas.
I use painter tape or fabric to finish the edges.
Then I use thumb tacks to attach to the bars.
You must give…"
RobA replied to RobA's discussion stretcher bars in the group Needlepoint Group"Very useful answers -- thanks! So far I am happy with my scroll frames."
Victoria C. Frank replied to RobA's discussion stretcher bars in the group Needlepoint Group"Rob
I have found benefit in working on a frame when you use decorative stitches. But there are a variety of frames, as you are finding out.
I think you will find that everyone has a personal preference. For instance, I prefer a…"
angie replied to RobA's discussion stretcher bars in the group Needlepoint Group"There's a good article with lots of information here. http://www.needlenthread.com/2008/07/evertite-stretcher-bar-frames-for.html"
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stretcher bars
So far all my needlepoint has been kits, using continental and basketweave stitch, and I have used Edmunds frames. I am thinking of signing up for the Carole Lake and Michael Boren class on St. Margaret's Star, and they recommend the Evertite frames. So I have two questions: have you found this makes a significant difference in your work? And how do you attach the canvas to the Evertite frames?
RobA replied to Nancy White's discussion What is everyone working on? in the group Needlepoint Group"Thank you for the mention of the Shining Needle Society. I am thinking of signing up for the new Saint Margaret's Star project. All of my needlepoint so far has been done on kits, using basketweave and continental stitches, and I…"
RobA commented on sharonb's group Digital designers"Thanks Liz, that was exactly what I was getting at, and I think Shirley got it as well. I get into the digital design and then have to remember when it comes time to weave it -- or stitch it -- I have to remember to let the second medium, the fiber…"
RobA commented on sharonb's group Digital designers"Neki and all, I struggle with the following issues: how complete to make a digital image, or anything that is going to function as a design for fiber art, and then how to create a woven interpretation, rather than reproduction, of the digital image.…"
RobA commented on cinzia's group Our Blogs"Julia, Wow, I would also have gone back as many times as possible to an exhibit like that one. And Barbara, thanks for the good wishes, the trigger finger has responded very well to treatment."
RobA commented on cinzia's group Our Blogs"http://roberta.typepad.com/robknits
I started the blog years ago to journal about knitting, then weaving, then dyeing, then needlepoint.... You get the picture, I am sure"
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How about a central location with everyone's blog addresses and a short blurb to let everyone else know what kind of things are on the blog.
RobA commented on sharonb's group Digital designers"Thanks Shirley and Faith. I am really pleased to have found a group trying similar kinds of work. My wonky old laptop struggles with graphic software, which can be frustrating, but my next attempt is going to be working with layers. That is a super…"
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- What textiles are you interested in?
- tapestry weaving, art embroidery, spinning, weaving, knitting
- Where did you learn your textile skills?
- shops, workshops, art schools
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- At 18:58 on October 1, 2010,
Shirley said… - You will fin d everyone very helpful
- At 15:14 on October 1, 2010, Shirley said…
- Hi, no this is digital design. I have the Gimp photo editing programme, but you can do the same with photoshop. There is a digital design group here, where there are a couple links to instructions on how to use these programmes. I have actually printed out one of them onto linen and am looking forward to stitching it.. There is another one with aqua and off white, which I am doing at the moment. I have just learned this and am fascinated by it.
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