Flosstube #8 Budget Framing & Craft Stand Tips

How I mounted my stitchery onto a stretcher bar easy as pie! Also, I have a bit of an update to my Flosstube 7, now that I have used the Craft Stand. I answer a question and I have some tips for you. Enjoy!
Some links of the things mentioned:
Universal Craft Stand 6111 by F. A. Edmunds
amzn.to/3d1xnSl
5x7 Canvas designed for Artists
This is a pack of 6 I found on Amazon. There are many choices so you can check them all out.
FIXSMITH Stretched White Blank Canvas- 5x7 Inch,6 Pack
amzn.to/3p8VJwp
The Stitcheries featured in this Video:
1. Free Mini Bouquet Sampler by Jeannette Douglas designs. I have done mine through June, (yes, I know it's August ㋡)
www.jeannettedo...
2. What I framed was Teapot Floral, Dimensions Kit 6223
I believe it's out of print, but you may find it on Ebay, if you want one.
3. On my QSnap: From an old (1992) Country Cross Stitch Magazine the design is called "Gifts from the Sea"
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[@nathalieberube7783]

❤❤😊Thank you very, very much for this tutorial. I do have the stand, but the scrolls had to stay tight. No turning. 😢 Now I can tweak the stand and make the changes. 🎉

[@owlbestitching8839]

Great setup. Thx for sharing a tutorial on your finish project.

[@annettesneedles]

Your welcome and thank you for the nice comment! 😊🪡🧵

[@Sooz685]

Hi Annette... great video! I have the same stand as you have, and have a tip for you. The wing nuts that are used to tighten the clamp were hard for me to use on the bottom of the clamp, so I took the screws out and turned them the other way, with the wing nuts on the top of the clamp. It's much easier to tighten/untighten them on the top. I also replaced the wing nuts with larger black turn knobs that are the same as on the side of the arm. Makes it even easier to turn now. Thanks for the carpet non-skid idea, I'll give that a try with my scroll bar!

[@annettesneedles]

That's a good idea to turn them the other way! And the black knob - that will help. I think I will turn them. Great idea! Thanks for commenting 😁🪡

[@abuelitap65]

New subscriber here from Colorado. Everything Christine said below ditto word for word. Your enthusiasm is contagious. TYFS and ALL the useful information. Looking forward to more videos. (Pauline S)

[@annettesneedles]

Thanks for your nice comment! 🪡😊

[@xylindria9077]

That was exactly what I needed to know. Thank you w

[@susanarrigo9954]

Thanks for all the helpful advice. I have that exact stand and the rug grip is a great idea. It’s good to see you again. I look forward to your next video. Take Care.

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you for watching! I think I might glue a piece to the wood there to make it permanent. I think it helped that much!

[@lorrainepruitt8139]

Your video was very helpful in two great ways I have subscribed thanks.

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you 🧵🪡🙂

[@Mamasmovietime]

August 4/22, you popped up on KZbin. I watched all eight of your videos in one setting. I love the way you show, explain and share what some of us struggle with. Thank you ❣️ I can tell you, I will be there when the next video is out.

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you so much for commenting! You made my day! 😁🪡

[@cbreadsandstitches3890]

Your stitching corner looks so nice and comfy! Thanks for sharing.

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you. It is! 🪡🙂🪑

[@MousePotatoDesigns]

This was such an enjoyable video!!! Thank you for sharing! Happy Stitching!! Felicia 🪡🧵

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you. It's kind of fun sharing, isn't it! 🪡☺️ Thank you for commenting.

[@christinedickover7786]

This was your first floss tube I found..I loved it!! I’m retired and a quilter too! I’m going to search out all your previous floss tubes and catch up!! Great information and I subscribed right away!! I’m on a strict budget and really appreciate your cost saving tips!! I’ll spread the word!

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. In this day and age, unfortunately, budget is a key word! Thanks, too, for commenting 🪡🙂

[@judispencer8489]

Thank you Annette, for videoing your process in finishing the back of the stitching. I enjoyed the way you showed where to and how to loosen the knob on the stand. I'm also stitching Jeanette Douglas design on gridded fabric as my eyes are old and it's very difficult to keep my place. Also I noticed the placement on the chart changed each month so thank you for pointing that out. I enjoy your videos. Thank you

[@annettesneedles]

I'm happy you liked it! I hope it helped. Yes, the grid. I was dissappointed when I realized in March my placement was off, but then the next month, I realized the grid isn't consistent each month. So, I'm thinking the border page grid is the one I'll follow, then just line up my bouquets with that. I hope that makes sense. It is a pretty design and a fun one to look forward to each month! Thank you for commenting. ☺

[@markthompson4806]

Hey judi how are you doing?

[@wyattack06]

So enjoyed this video! I wish more flosstubers would show occasionally on their videos how they make it work for them visually !! Thanks so much, Kim T☀️

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you for commenting. I, too, always enjoy seeing how others do things ❣

[@sandraferrer3200]

Thank you so much! Annette, you have made my life easier with the explanation of the stand I have that problem too but wow! now my stand works perfect thank you again

[@annettesneedles]

I am so glad it helped! It makes such a difference doesn't it? Thank you for commenting! 🪡☺️

[@jessdeg]

Hi Annette! I just want to say thank you for making this video. I have been looking for a stand and this is in my budget, I had many doubts, but thanks to your video I have finally decided. Sorry for any mistake in my writting, english is not my first language. Greetings 😘😘

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you for commenting. I hope it works out for you as it has for me! 🪡🙂

[@pwile2002]

Your English is excellent. No need to worry.

[@annettesneedles]

I agree, Pamela. Jess, your English is very clear!

[@jessdeg]

@@pwile2002 Thank you 😘😘

[@jessdeg]

@@annettesneedles Thank you! 🤗🤗

[@margarethastings6010]

Hi Annette, I have just found your podcast and really enjoyed it, also your relaxing way of podcasting, thank you for sharing your thoughts on your new stand, I have been looking at it on amazon for a while and wondered if it was any good, thank you for sharing,I have just ordered one for myself, I am now away to watch all your podcast and am looking forward to your next one, sending blessings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@annettesneedles]

Hello, Scotland! Thank you for commenting! I hope you enjoy the stand as I have. I looked at it a lot before I ordered it, too, and I'm glad I did! 🙂🪡

[@lilascapucine7513]

Super idée !!👋

[@annettesneedles]

Thanks. And thanks for watching and commenting 🪡🧵🤭

[@marie-franceperrier]

enjoy your videos may I suggest to raise your volume as its quite low thank you its pretty low when you were showing the 5 x 7 canvas ab=nd the stand when you are looking straight at the camera the volume is great

[@LindaFromMySelfCareStudio]

I just love your videos! After I recover from tomorrow’s surgery, I will be adding #Flosstube videos to my channel. I will be starting my first ever full coverage (HAED) during this time, and have a couple of other ‘regular’ cross stitching WIPS in progress. Thanks for sharing. That rubber mat idea is gold! I have some left over from lining my kitchen drawers 💖

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you so much for commenting! I truly hope your surgery goes well. I looked up your channel and you have some serious things to deal with. My heart is with you 💝. I look forward to seeing your stitching progress to come!

[@LindaFromMySelfCareStudio]

@@annettesneedles You’re welcome! Thank you Annette, it did. If pathology agrees with my surgeon, it’s great news. And I’m doing well regarding the rest of it. I’m very thankful ☺️ Thank you so much for your support and encouragement, I can’t wait! I love this stitchy community! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@markthompson4806]

Hey Linda how are you doing

[@normawingo5116]

Hi Annette, I have sensitive hands and got some more if the easy tighten knobs at the hardware store. They’re not expensive, I can get them tight, and easy on old hands. I have that stand and I find it works fine.

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you for that suggestion. That's a good idea! Thank you for commenting 🪡☺️

[@sharonannc.3079]

Great tips… love your sweet voice . & that smile makes your eyes pop 🌹☀️ Blessings…

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you so much ☺️. Now I'm blushing. I hope the tips helped 🙂🪡

[@e_craftingincolorado]

I always say lefty loosey righty tightly. Glad the stand works for you

[@annettesneedles]

Somehow those old phrases just stick around - and help! :-D I truly am surprised that such a budget stand is working for me! I love my lap stand - but that's a good one for my scroll frame.

[@lfuentes8891]

Great video, thank you. Where did you get the magnet's that you have to stick needles too?

[@eloisedickson8648]

As always this is a great video, I very much appreciate seeing the solutions you come up with to problems you encounter, especially your use of objects you already have or are cheap I just wanted to say that I would be careful about using staples if preserving the entire piece is important to you since they can often leave rust marks behind. I know they're being placed in the back and on the border so it might not be of concern, but it's something to keep in mind

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you for your kind comment. I really hadn't thought about the staples rusting! I appreciate the reminder. Back when my Dad and I were working on some stretcher bars, he used a staple gun and he always use the 'more expensive' staples. I didn't think about that until now but I'm thinking he used ones that wouldn't rust. Duh! I wish I had thought about it. This project isn't one I'm worrying about, and as you said, they are in an area that may not matter, but I will mention that in my next video. Thanks again for the reminder! ≁

[@SNNGS]

Someone had told me that uses that stand they took a cork (like a bottle cork) and cut it in half and placed it between the top pcs of wood that holds the scroll or qsnaps and it keeps the frame from falling out.

[@annettesneedles]

That's a good idea! Thank you. And thank you for commenting 🙂🪡🧵

[@SNNGS]

@@annettesneedles they put it towards the back so it helps even it out with the front do your scroll frame or Qsnap don’t fall forward and slip out.

[@chrisb5391]

I wish that stand had worked for me. Glad it works doe you.

[@annettesneedles]

I'm sorry it didn't work for you. I'm hoping the little tweaks and tips I'm using will continue to help. Thank you for commenting ❣

[@ellenroberts5172]

Great explanations and demonstrations of your stand. I am thinking of a stand but need to access the back quickly and easily do to loops and knots so I know this won’t work for me. Onto the next. I would like to know what frame you found!

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you for your comments. I hope you find a stand that works. There are a lot of choices. I'm still looking for a frame 🪟, but I will show it when I get it. Thanks again, 🪡🙂

[@annemousseau8757]

love this thank you

[@kcfield601]

What would be a good lap/table stand for QSnap portable? I have tried the pink and white frame from Amazon. It's good but not really for portability. I work 2 doubles and a single shift for my work. I take diamond painting. It's a lot to hall in, lol. I would like to do stamped cross stitch on my Thursday shirt shift. If I have to hold the QSnap frame for very long, my arm gets tired. I'm old lol. I have the floor stand I bought many many years ago. I wish that came in a table top version.

[@annettesneedles]

That's a hard question since it's so individualized. I travel with the K's creations table stand. I got it on Etsy. It folds down mostly flat. It works very well. I wish we could rent stands to see how they work 😉. 🪡☺️

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thanks for the framing video. I'm subscribed to your channel however I'm not very good at commenting because I usually watch on my TV. I'm enjoying watching outside on my phone this morning before it gets to hot to be out. I was wondering what editing software you use to make your videos? I need to find one that is easy to use. Thanks

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you for subscribing! My editing software and I are just getting to know each other. I have been using iMovie since I had an older Mac. But then it's age showed and Apple decided not to update anything on it anymore. :-( My son helped me to pick out a new HP PC so I'm learning to edit all over again - not my favorite thing. I downloaded ClipChamp and have done my last 2 with that. I am watching tutorials on KZbin for that. Whew, a lot to learn - again. ;-) I was actually using Zoom and opened up a private meeting and pressed record for my earlier Videos, then took them into iMovie to edit. With ClipChamp, I can record and edit all in one app. I am using the free version for now and that may be enough for me. Thank you for commenting. ...I love sitting out on the porch and watching/listening to KZbin while stitching or knitting. I will be sad when it's too cold to do that!

[@thenightlystitcher]

@@annettesneedles thanks my son in law is going to help me learn but he wanted to know what other flosstubers are using. I appreciate it

[@gleehanson4775]

Helpful! Thanks!

[@annettesneedles]

You’re Welcome. I’m glad it helped. 🖼🙂

[@anissyab2063]

03:12 where did you purchase this kit from please may you let me know as im interested to buy one as it looks beautiful! thank you!

[@annettesneedles]

This is a Jeanette Douglas design. She released them month by month. Up until December 31, 2022 the individual month charts are free on her site. It is jeannettdouglas.ca. The designs are called mini bouquet sampler. After this year, she will probably have the sampler as a whole for sale. They are fun to do! Thank you for commenting🪡🙂

[@amandabaynton6550]

Would it help you to glue the carpet non skid mat to the two blocks of wood that way it's permanently fixed x

[@annettesneedles]

That's a great idea! Thank you! 😊🪡🧵

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Catching up on your videos. Please note, your voice is difficult to hear with the preparing X-stitch for framing, as I noticed it was for the Universal stand for the scroll frame. May need a Mike on your shirt @ your neck? Thanks.

[@annettesneedles]

Thank for the suggestion. I hadn't really thought of that! I have a hard time going from my phone video to the computer video and having the sound consistent. I'm working on it, though. I'll keep that suggestion in mind. Thanks for commenting 🪡🙂🎤

[@patriciamillar5496]

dollar tree has those canvases

[@annettesneedles]

I'll have to check that out next time! Thank you for commenting! 🪡☺️

[@pam333hope]

What brand of tensioners do you use at the sides of your Crosstitch frame? Are they nice and tight?

[@annettesneedles]

What I am using is called, Smart & Cool reusable magnetic cable ties. I got them on Amazon and they work really good. The magnet is very strong. I think I put a link to them in the description. If not, just search on Amazon. They are great for a lot of things!

[@pam333hope]

Thank you so much for the information! I really enjoyed your video ❤

[@annettesneedles]

Thank you ☺️🪡🧵

[@lorrainepruitt8139]

What are the black things on each side?

[@annettesneedles]

I'm sorry I missed this comment. Those are magnetic cable ties. I got them on Amazon. They work really good! Thank you for commenting 🪡🧵