Comments on: Stitchqueries: Do you use a stitching stand?

By: E-Z Stitch Lap Stand Available Cheaper on Amazon | Stitching the Night Away

E-Z Stitch Lap Stand Available Cheaper on Amazon | Stitching the Night Away — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:04:41 +0000

[...] Stitch Lap Stand Available Cheaper on Amazon Previously we had talked about using a cross stitch stand and while the one I have is no longer available, the E-Z Stitch Lap Stand is very similar and [...]

By: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Stitching | Stitching the Night Away

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Stitching | Stitching the Night Away — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:15:38 +0000

[...] We talked about using a stitching stand in this post quite a bit: Stitchqueries, Do you use a stitching stand? [...]

By: Annmarie

Annmarie — Tue, 10 May 2011 17:03:43 +0000

I bought a stand from the Cozy Cottage last year and absolutely would be lost without it. I have stitched for about 25 years, and use q-snaps and recently scroll frames. I used to work with my work just in hand, but have developed carpal tunnel and can no longer hold my work. I did buy most of the things that go with the stand, and especially love the lighted magnifier. They sell beautiful scroll rods, and an adapter for q-snaps.

Since I bought this stand, I have now had the courage to begin a HUGE project for my daughter; a Heaven and Earth design called Aquarius. It’s about 26 in. wide, so there’s no way I could do this without my stand.

As a stitcher of many year, I highly recommend to any stitcher trying either a floor or lap stand – your wrists will thank you for it down the road.

Thanks for reading this, and good luck to everyone.

Annmarie

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 10 May 2011 13:54:02 +0000

I have tried both a floor stand and a lap stand, it turns out I really like to be able to hold my stitching in my hands. I felt restricted instead of freed by using the stands, so I have gotten rid of both of them.

I still haven’t tried Q-snaps, I think that might be a good middle ground for me as well. I stopped using embroidery hoops years ago, since I was told that they can damage linen.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Tue, 10 May 2011 13:32:18 +0000

Thanks, Joni – this looks very cool, would probably work for couch-sitting too unless I can fight my husband for his recliner, ha!

By: Valerie

Valerie — Tue, 10 May 2011 13:29:47 +0000

I never heard of Q-Snaps before – years ago used a needlepoint scroll frame but it’s MIA now, haha. Will have to investigate the Q-Snap deal. Any suggestions? thanks!

By: Valerie

Valerie — Tue, 10 May 2011 13:26:07 +0000

Thank you Chrissie, I am going to check out the adjustable one you are describing too if not too expensive at The Stitchery. Congratulations on your win too!

By: Valerie

Valerie — Tue, 10 May 2011 13:23:46 +0000

Hi Loretta! Wow, thank you for posting my question and for the one last week as well! This is going to be so helpful! I have seen the types you sit on but thought they might be uncomfortable so good to know you like yours! I’ve seen them for sale at Herschnners.com and Keepsake Needleworks in both their catalog and websites. And maybe from The Stitchery catalog – at any rate, have seen them around but not handmade like yours. I do generally sit on the couch while needleworking so hope it will be as comfortable….thanks so much and I’ll wait to see possible other responses but this one will be my first choice now! Thanks all for your wonderful suggestions and sharing your own experiences with regards to these tools.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 10 May 2011 13:15:30 +0000

I have a stitching stand but don’t use it. For small projects, I just hold the fabric in my hands. For larger projects, I prefer to use the QSnap frame. I just love them!

By: Connie via STNA's Facebook Fan Page

Connie via STNA's Facebook Fan Page — Sat, 07 May 2011 06:08:25 +0000

Oh yea the question….I dont use a stand I just hold the fabric in a hoop….