Q-Snaps question and a hoops/bead question

I'm getting ready to start a large project that requires beading, which
I want to do as I go along. At first I thought I would buy a set of
Q-Snaps and try them out. My piece of fabric is 17"x24" - what size of
Q-Snaps should I get? Can I get anything bigger than a 17"x17" which is
the biggest I could find.

Also, if I do use the hoop, as I usually do and bead as I go along, will
the hoop harm the beads? The last project I did with beads was on
perforated paper and done in hand. Oh, and if I opt for the 17"x17"
Q-Snaps, will they harm any beading done?

Any other reasonably priced alternatives?

Rachel

On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 23:56:49 GMT, Rachel Janzen
wrote:

I'm getting ready to start a large project that requires beading, which
I want to do as I go along. At first I thought I would buy a set of
Q-Snaps and try them out. My piece of fabric is 17"x24" - what size of
Q-Snaps should I get? Can I get anything bigger than a 17"x17" which is
the biggest I could find.

Also, if I do use the hoop, as I usually do and bead as I go along, will
the hoop harm the beads? The last project I did with beads was on
perforated paper and done in hand. Oh, and if I opt for the 17"x17"
Q-Snaps, will they harm any beading done?

Any other reasonably priced alternatives?

I wouldn't snap the Qs over beading. What I've done in the past is
save the beading until just before I move that segment out of the Qs,
do the beading, then move the Qs to the next section I'm stitching.
Or save it until last.

Darla
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I do not know if they are available over there but I use Siesta frames
when I am doing beadwork on fabric. They are quite simple pieces of wood
that interlock at the corners. They come in various sizes and many sizes
of frames can be made. The fabric is attached by drawing pins. I think
you call them thumb tacks.

Having said that if you know anyone who does woodwork who can make you
one. My Dh will make mine to the required size. The wood is about
1/2inch square.
If you need to see what I mean email me and I will send you a scan of
one DH made me.
Shirley





In message 5jupd.336274$nl.269244@pd7tw3no, Rachel Janzen
writes
I'm getting ready to start a large project that requires beading, which
I want to do as I go along. At first I thought I would buy a set of
Q-Snaps and try them out. My piece of fabric is 17"x24" - what size of
Q-Snaps should I get? Can I get anything bigger than a 17"x17" which is
the biggest I could find.

Also, if I do use the hoop, as I usually do and bead as I go along,
will the hoop harm the beads? The last project I did with beads was on
perforated paper and done in hand. Oh, and if I opt for the 17"x17"
Q-Snaps, will they harm any beading done?

Any other reasonably priced alternatives?

Rachel

--
Shirley Shone

Rachel Janzen wrote:
I'm getting ready to start a large project that requires beading, which
I want to do as I go along. At first I thought I would buy a set of
Q-Snaps and try them out. My piece of fabric is 17"x24" - what size of
Q-Snaps should I get? Can I get anything bigger than a 17"x17" which is
the biggest I could find.

Also, if I do use the hoop, as I usually do and bead as I go along, will
the hoop harm the beads? The last project I did with beads was on
perforated paper and done in hand. Oh, and if I opt for the 17"x17"
Q-Snaps, will they harm any beading done?

Any other reasonably priced alternatives?

You could try stitching in hand, if that works for you. I do most of my
projects that way. Otherwise I use a scroll frame or a needlepoint
frame (the wood squares that you tack your work to). The needlepoint
frames aren't all that expensive. I really really hate Q-snaps, but
that's just me.

Elizabeth
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On 26 Nov 2004 04:18:32 GMT, (Lin706) wrote:

My piece of fabric is 17"x24" - what size of
Q-Snaps should I get? Can I get anything bigger than a 17"x17" which is
the biggest I could find.

You can buy extenders for the q-snaps so that you can increase the size.
But keep in mind that the extender set is designed to turn the 11s
into 14s, and so the clamps that come with the extender set are sized
for a 14" side, not anything longer.
Darla
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