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I’ve seen several people refer to patterns as not being ‘right’ for aida or linen, or whatever. What is it that makes a pattern good on one type of cloth but not on another? How can you tell? Also, I’ve been looking for the ‘Elan lap stand’ and can’t find one. I’m like others I guess, I don’t want to order blind. Is this the one that lets you flip the frame to get at the back of the work? If not, then what is that one called? What’s the price range on these mythical items? I thought, living in a more populated area (Dallas/Fort Worth), supplies would be easier to find. Ha! Thanks in advance for your input. I just started my first linen piece last night- TW’s Peacock (take a deep breath, close your eyes, and put the needle into the fabric. Ok now, breathe!) I think I’m going to stitch in the start date top left above the border so that when I finish it years from now, I can marvel at my perseverance (or lack thereof) — Later, Robin
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^I’ve seen several people refer to patterns as not being ‘right’ for aida ^or linen, or whatever. What is it that makes a pattern good on one type ^of cloth but not on another? How can you tell? I always look for the number of quarter and three-quarter stitches. If there are a lot, the pattern is better suited for doing over 2 on an evenweave. These stitches are hard to do on Aida. Cathy Artigues San Diego, California
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Along with being the most versatile and stable–they are very inexpensive and the only current popular stand which will not stain your fabric (this can be a problem with the Artisan Design and Tomorrow’s Treasures products and their current finishing techniques).
How does the stand stain the fabric? I can’t imagine where the wood would touch the fabric at all. The clamp is the only thing that comes into contact with the stitched piece and still it clamps onto the wooden bars of the scroll bars or the caps of the Q-snaps. Can you please elaborate? If you have virtually any type of universal floor stand/hoop holder (like a $20-25 Edmunds brand from WalMart) you can even convert it into a "Legend" with a $25 upgrade unit.
Whoo that’s nice. I think I have an old cheapie stand from years ago which I hated (couldn’t get to the back easily). Tara R. Scholtz University of Maryland at College Park If training has not made a horse more beautiful, nobler in carriage, more attentive in his behavior, revealing pleasure in his own accomplishment…then he has not truly been schooled in dressage. -Col. Handler
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