EdmundsHandi Clamp Scroll Frame, 8 by 20-Inch

Back in the 70s this same frame came equipped with a strip of heavy cloth attached to each roller and securing the canvas to the frame involved stitching the canvas and cloth together. It was very reliable but time-consuming and of course if one made an error in the original stitching it was a nightmare to correct one's mistakes. I found the new technique, the plastic 'clamp' that snaps down over canvas and roller much more convenient; but the recommendation that comes with the frame to 'insert a piece of cloth' to lend 'extra grip' to the setup proved to be ineffective. What kind of 'cloth' did they mean? How wide should the cloth be? In the end I found something in my sewing supplies that has proved to be a winner....sticky back Velcro strips. The strips are 3/4 inches wide and come in six-foot rolls. I cut two 18-inch strips of the 'sandpaper' side (I don't know the technical terms so I call the two sides of a Velcro fastening system 'sandpaper' and 'cloth') and stuck them to the top and bottom rollers. My canvas gets laid across the Velcro strip and then the plastic clamp presses the two together, forming a nice secure bond which is easily adjusted as needed. I love it. Happy Stitching!

The school bars are definitely easy to use. They don’t hold the fabric super tight. Enough though to work on it. The main issue I have is, like some of the other reviewers, I didn’t get what was shown in the picture. The knobs are not wood, they’re black plastic. That really is false advertising and the description should be changed on the website. I would not have bought this because I really did want the wood knobs. All in all, it’s a good product.

I was uncertain about this frame when i ordered it - but thought I would give it a chance. Boy, am I glad I did. The frame is light weight, easy to attach a needlepoint canvas and holds the canvas very tightly. Very easy to stitch now and no more awkward stretcher bars. Great product- trying to decide which one to order next!

This scroll frame is very well made. The wooden side bars and knobs are sanded, stained and sealed for a smooth finish. No wood splintering whatsoever. Frame assembly was quick and attaching my cross stitch fabric was easy.Using embroidery hoops for so many years, I initially found this frame to be on the bulky side and a little difficult to use. The fabric tension on the frame is not quite as tight as hoop tension, but after using this frame for several months now, I really like it!My only complaint is that the side knobs must be tightened frequently during use.

This is so handy, easy to use and just fantastic. I love that you don't have to see the canvas onto the stretcher bars. Do much easier

This is the third different needlework frame I've used for needlepoint and this one has been the most successful. The only problem I had was getting the plastic wrap-around off the wood spindle first time I used. Would be difficult for arthritis sufferers to use in terms of mounting and removing your work from the spindle. My hope is the plastic wrap won't break in future uses. Finding the perfect needlework frame has been difficult but this one is the closest I have gotten to finding it.

Probably saved my neck and my shoulders. I will definitely need these in smaller sizes because it was so convenient to move from spot to spot on a large pillow project that I can see it's value for anything I'm stitching. It kept the canvas very square and I never had to change the canvas o the rollers during the entire stitching time of a couple of months. My husband made a stand to hold it and I did a lot of that project while standing up.

This needlework scroll frame works well In that it keeps the fabric taut, but the ends not so much I like that I can sew the corners and to the ends which was nearly impossible with the round hoop. But now when I sew on the ends, I have to hold the frame and grab the fabric at the same time which after a while hurts my fingers.