I love my q snaps & have all different sizes, I find that putting them in the dishwasher cleans & tightens them up.
Just ordered one. :D
I know this discussion took place a while back, but thank you for it. Ive been looking at qsnaps recently.
I havent ever used them, but Im thinking about a massive project, that I havent got a scroll stand big enough for, and if I did my side clamp stand would probably have trouble with. I dont want to use a hoop, and I was thinking about this instead.
Id heard of the scrap bits of fabric to protect my actual fabric, but not about the dishwasher trick to shrink the plastic back down.
I only use the straight pieces as ends on my cross stitch, and dont use the whole frame. This way I can hold a larger project easily without a problem.
I use an 11 x 11 Q snap.No stand.Perfect for the work I do - not at all hard to maneuver around.
I have one, but I dont use it, I prefer a hoop, I find it easier to get around.If you place a piece of cotton fabric over your hoop, cut a hole out leaving an inch or so border, you dont get any marks on your fabric from the hoop or your hands.
i used them as half frames too. as like i dont snap on all the ends for bigger projects. i find them lighter and doesnt have to remove the snaps ever so often.
i also agree that 8*11 is the biggest size you can hold up without feeling fatigue.
i use 8x8 and i love it if i sit right i can support it on my knee and still stitch 2 handed ;) but i havent tried bigger ones i like it small even with bigger projects i just tuck the fabric into the guard ;)
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I have one, but I dont use it, I prefer a hoop, I find it easier to get around.If you place a pie ...
That is such a good idea, but for some reason I cannot seem to visualize how you do that in my head.Could you elaborate a little more for us slow learners:P
I got one last year, but it doesnt stay in my stand very well, will have to adapt it for a frame. any suggestions