Edmunds 3022 Regular Stretcher Bars for Needle Art, 22 by 3/4-Inch

I started needlepointing back in April 2014 when I found my grandmothers old kits from the 70's in her house. So, I'm a beginner. I've made maybe 7 small 5x5 inch projects. I bought these frames for my first large project, a 14x14 inch pillow size piece. I never used a frame before, so I'm not familiar with the workings of them, so heres some advice I wish I had before purchasing: First of all, if you want your project to fit neatly inside the frame (so that you don't have to move it around), order a size at least 2 inches bigger than your project. I initially bought 14 inchers, they were too small. So are the 15 inch ones. I can only guess 16 inches would be enough for my 14x14 inch pillow, but I'm tired of buying new frames. Second: buy two pairs. For some dumb reason, there are only 2 sides to the frame in each package. You need 4 sides to make a frame. Third: it helps to use a mallet to bang the sides together, because the joints are pretty tight. I used a rubber mallet, not a hammer, because I didn't want to damage the soft wood. Fourth: buy tacks to fix the project to the frame. I bought the Clover brand tacks (even though they are crazy expensive), and they actually are pretty awesome. Once you do all that, this frame works pretty well. It's very sturdy, though a bit heavy. It's large enough for me to rest it on my legs while I work. The thumbtacks go in pretty easily because the wood is soft pine. Overall I recommend these stretcher bars. They make working large projects easier, but I don't think they're necessary for small pieces.

Accurately cut for length and cross-sectional dimension, these bars go together easily and hold well without racking, once the canvas is secured. While the outside surfaces of the bars are well-finished, the cuts where the bars interlock are left somewhat rough. That's fine, as far as their inner surfaces go, but splinters and whiskers of wood are left sticking out, which can snag you, if you are not careful or do not remove them. The wood is quite soft, presumably pine.

Thank goodness you all had them. Did not have to go out and look for them. Just what I needed.

I needed a set to make an embroidery frame. I love that these are such a consistent size and lock together so well, even when bought years apart. Thank you, Edmunds.

They do what they're supposed to do. I've used them - over and over - for years and rely exclusively on this brand to stretch needlepoint canvas.

I used this to complete a needlepoint pillow. They were easy to assemble and easy to push tacks into the frame.

These are exceptionally good quality and very cost effective. There are others that cost more and are made very cheaply. Very happy with these. Will be purchasing again.

Mom loves these bars. She is 88 and these are easier on her hands than a hoop. She lays it against her kitchen table and stitches away.

Edmunds Stretcher Bars are invaluable if you do needlepoint, I think far better than using a roller frame. They are very light and easy to hold or to use with a stand.

Ideal for needlepoint, this size very good for small projects. I also like how with different sizes you can make any size frame you require.

Brilliant for needlepoint would not use anything else.

Seriously, it couldn’t have been stated in the product information that TWO packs are required to make the square or rectangle to hold the fabric? Thank you for wasting my time!

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