I heard about Adjustable Stretcher Bars by Frank A Edmunds and found a set of 12″ and 16″ online and had to try them – because they exist!
They are easier to put together than Evertite bars (no hammer needed) and square up better. But, some of the bars hang off. With the first arrangement, I could attach my lap stand along the upper left extended bar which which would be good but the lower right extended bar would be cumbersome because I am right handed.
So, I switched orientation.
I can’t make the canvas more taut by shifting the bars because they interlock. Evertites are easy to stretch taut with the turn of a screw.
Once I get stitching on this project, I’ll see what it feels like.
Does anyone else use these?
Updated November 2024: They are going to Ebay. They didn’t keep the canvas tight. And, they easily got bumped out of shape. Not for me.
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I have never heard of those. They sound interesting, but I wonder how I found feel about the bottom bar that sticks out, especially since I hold my needlepoint in my hand. I look forward to reading about your experiences with this!
Comment by craftingwacky March 14, 2024 @ 4:11 pmIf you aren’t used to working on bars, I wouldn’t start with these. I think they might take getting used to. But, I will let you know.
Comment by melitastitches4fun March 14, 2024 @ 5:02 pmThey do look a bit cumbersome. I prefer Evertites.
Comment by brendasneedlepointstudioblog March 15, 2024 @ 8:59 am