Adjustable Needlework Lap & Table Stand with Scroll Frame Reviewed

For Mother's Day this year, my son gave me a fabulous needlework lap or table stand.  For many years, I have had a needlework stand with feet on the floor and I simply pull the stand feet under the couch to work.  However, now I find my recliner more comfortable for sitting, but my original stand's feet do not fit under the recliner.  I needed one with shorter legs so it would sit on the recliner cushion, between the recliner arms.  I thought that would be a difficult frame to find.  I was reluctant to request it as a gift because I suspected it would need to be specially made to meet my needs.  However, my son found the perfect needlework stand without having to pull out the table saw!

Anyone who stitches knows how important it is to have a comfortable work set-up.  For smaller needlework or cross stitch patterns, stitchers use a hand-held hoop to keep our cloth stationary and firmly in place so we can easily slide a needle through it.  However, larger patterns and fabric require a larger frame to hold our fabric.  

It is best to have a frame the same width as the fabric to keep from crimping the thread or floss under the frame.  For instance, the cross stitch picture shown in the photo, requires a 21" wide piece of aida cloth.  Therefore, I need an adjustable frame that will accommodate 21" wide fabric.  I also like to work with a scroll bar at the top and bottom so the fabric rolls around it without pressing down on and "crunching" the stitched thread or floss.  As the needlework progresses, it is easy to roll the fabric up to the desired height (in front of my eyes) without damaging the finished section.

Even though I do a lot of different crafts, cross stitch is my personal favorite after sewing.  Sewing requires a sewing machine.  Needlework or cross stitching can be done almost anywhere.  I have even been known to cross-stitch bookmarks during airport layovers.

As you can see, this cross-stitch stand with the scroll bar frame was the perfect Mother's Day gift for me!

 

Frank A. Edmunds 24" Adjustable Lap & Table Stand with Scroll Frame

 Frank A. Edmunds 5850 Adjustable Lap & Table Stand with Scroll Frame, 8.5" x 24"Check Price This needlework frame is designed to sit over your lap.  It holds the fabric in place and frees up both hands to stitch.  I use my right hand on the front side of the frame and my left hand behind it so I have a constant stitch action going.

When I need extra light over my pattern or work, I clip a gooseneck lamp on the frame or wear my lighted magnifier glasses. It may all look rather strange to someone observing me stitch, but it works and that is what matters.

The needlework frame and stand are very easy to assemble.  No tools are required.  All of the wood pieces have the holes pre-drilled for the screw bolts, which are held in place with wing nuts.

• The frame legs have 3 holes so they can be adjusted for just the right height.

• Adjust the frame width by sliding the side bars of the frame across the round scroll bars (dowel bars) and lock in place by tightening the screw bolts on the wing nuts.  (Be careful not to over-tighten it!  Wood is not flexable)

• Adjust the frame itself to your preferred angle with the side screw bolt. 
• Stores easily by simply taking it apart and putting it back in the original packaging.
  

 

I love both of my needlework frames.  My new lap & table stand for sitting in the chair with me, as well as my original floor-standing frame. 

Frank A. Edmunds 5850 Adjustable Lap & Table Stand with Scroll Frame, 8.5" X 24"

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