Q-Snap Question from the Forum
Tuesday July 15, 2008
Brigitte recently posted this question in the Forum:
I used my q-snap frame for the first time last night. Do you usually remove the project from the frame when you are not stitching - the same as a hoop?
I would answer - Yes, you should remove the project. What do I actually do? Half the time I leave my project in the hoop or on the frame, even though I know I shouldn't.
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I used my q-snap frame for the first time last night. Do you usually remove the project from the frame when you are not stitching - the same as a hoop?
I would answer - Yes, you should remove the project. What do I actually do? Half the time I leave my project in the hoop or on the frame, even though I know I shouldn't.
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Comments
I end up leaving my project in the Q-snap when I am not working on it. I figure I am going to iron the fabric when I am done stitching anyway…so there is no reason to spend time readjusting the area or tension.
When I was using the Qsnap, I would remove the work. I didn’t want to warp the fabric. However, I had to stop using it! The tension loosened by itself CONSTANTLY and the weight of the Qsnap was causing tendonitis issues in my wrists and thumbs. For aida, I use nothing, just gently roll my fabric and watch the tension of my stitches. For linen I use the hoop and ALWAYS remove the fabric when done for the day.
because i stitch daily and evenings as well my project stays on the hoop all the time. only comes off when i wash it. don’t bother to iron it after the first washing because it is going back on the hoop for more work. because of sweaty palms and fingers i have to wash my projects at least twice before framing, sometimes even more if the project is a large one. the best solution i’ve found to clean a project in is “greased lighting” found at just about any grocery store or walmart. 1 tablespoon to 1/2 gallon of cold water. let sit over night. then rise in cold water several times. i’ve never had any problems with dark colors running or staining. then let the project air dry.
just another stitcher