Have you heard of the Millenium needlework frame? Well, you know I harp a lot on slate frames and on Evertite stretcher bar frames, and I do love them both. But today, I want to show you a different type of frame.
Perhaps … the Last Frame!
It’s true. I have a new love. It’s the Millenium frame, and I’ll tell you why as I show it to you.
The Millenium frame reminds me of a cross between several things: a slate frame, a Japanese embroidery frame, and the old Victorian needlework frames with the screw extensions on the sides. It is the best of three worlds.
It’s entirely crafted out of wood, and it is beautiful. Don’t get me wrong, though – it’s not decorative. The craftsmanship is beautiful. The frame “feels” good. It is solid – not cheap and wiggly or uncertain. You can tell by the feel that it is made to do what it’s supposed to do, which is to support a piece of fabric pulled to high tension. There’s nothing “cheapy” feeling here.
This is one of the side stretchers. Once the fabric is on the rollers (the top and bottom bars, just as they’re called on a slate frame), these side bars extend (with very little effort) by turning the wooden “nut” (in the forefront of the photo), until the roller bars are pushed away from each other and the fabric is completely taut.
The first thing I did with the frame was set up two pieces of fabric in it.
I’m not sure if the frame is supposed to take both the ground fabric and a lining fabric, but I know I often stitch with both, so I figured I may as well test the waters, right? It worked fine.
No – I take that back.
It worked Great!
I extended the side stretchers to the length I wanted, to see how well the frame would accommodate the Marian Medallion project. After all, I figured if I didn’t have to set up and lace up a slate frame again, or pin a hundred tacks into stretcher bars, I probably wouldn’t cry.
Above, you can see the side stretcher extended, pushing the roller bars apart and supply tension on the fabric. You can also see, in the top roller bar, the small dowel that fits into the slip of the bar, to catch the fabric. This little dowel is ingenious. I’ve tried split rollers before, where you feed the fabric into the split in the roller, tighten up the roller to pinch the fabric, and then go from there. But I’ve never been all that thrilled with the tension that resulted.
The tiny dowel that feeds into the slit in the Millenium frame holds the fabric taut. Not just “sort of” taut. But taut-taut. Super-duper taut. Drum tight (practically board-hard) taut. And it holds that tautness all across the width of the fabric. So guess what?
No Lacing!
In photos, it’s difficult to show how nice the tension is on the fabric. It’s firm and evenly tight, from one side of the fabric to the other. And it took practically nothing on my part to achieve this.
I’m able to clamp the top roller of the Millenium frame into my Needlework System 4 frame clamp, but only because I’m not rolling the fabric on this project. The exposed project area is what you see on the frame. The clamp on the NS4 stand really pinches that folded over fabric there, and if I had to use that bit of fabric, I wouldn’t use the frame clamp. Also, I have to rest the front roller on me or on the edge of a table, because the NS4 stand is not made to clamp round rollers. Needle Needs makes a specific floor stand (and also a lap stand / table stand) to hold the Millenium frame, but right now, I have to use what I have.
Now, to see how easy it is to set up your fabric on this frame and to get a better idea of what the frame is all about, I suggest watching the video for setting up the Millenium frame. The video demonstrates the whole concept much better than photos could.
You can watch the video on the Needle Needs website as well.
Pros & Cons of the Millenium Frame
1. It is So Easy to set up! Oh my goodness. I still can’t believe I set up an embroidery project on a frame this fast – it took me about three minutes to get the fabric situated in the frame. Once you’ve watched the video and tried it out once to see what it’s all about and how it works, you can set up a large embroidery project lickety-split.
2. The fabric is taut, from top to bottom and side to side. It is drum-tight, with even tension that’s just as good as slate frame tension.
3. It is well made. Nothing wiggles, nothing sticks and needs fiddling with or anything. The wood is smooth as glass. The frame works just as it’s supposed to work, without any grief along the way.
4. The only half-way negative about the frame is the price – it’s a bit pricey, and for those of us who don’t live in the UK, there’s that whole question of shipping. BUT (there’s always a but – and in this case, there are several…), that having been said, it is hand-crafted of quality wood, it is convenient to use, and it works. You get what you pay for! Also, when it comes to shipping, those outside the UK / EU don’t pay VAT on it, and that goes a long way towards paying the shipping. And the other but: you can order one set of rollers and one set of side stretchers and fit a good range of project sizes on it.
The Millenium Frame, in Summary
The Millenium frame is a stroke of genius. I love it. I-love-it-I-love-it-I-love-it. Does this mean I will never use a slate frame or Evertites again? Well, not necessarily – I will probably use Evertites for little projects. But if this frame holds up like the champ I think it is through the whole Medallion project, I can see myself very strongly favoring it over the slate frame.
Feedback?
What about you? Have you tried the Millenium frame? Do you use it? Do you like it? Have you seen it in person? Your comments and input would be quite helpful to others out there facing the “What Frame to Get” question. Feel free to let us know your thoughts – leave a comment below!
Disclaimer: I wrote to Needle Needs to inquire about the cost of the frame including shipping, because several readers had asked me about it and I wanted to test it. I don’t mind investing in products to test, because I think it’s helpful for the whole industry and for you. Mr. Crane kindly sent me the set featured above, gratis. But I would not rave about an item if I didn’t like it. I don’t review items that I don’t love and use. And just to make it clear how much I like the frame, I forthwith ordered another size of side stretchers and two more sets of rollers. Eventually, I’ll invest in the third size of the side stretchers. This frame is a keeper, and I’m looking forward to long years of service from it.
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How perfectly lovely!!
Your Marian Medallion is now going to be even more perfect…can’t wait to see it unfold…start soooon Mary!!
I saw the frame in use at a craft show earlier this year. Katie Pirson, an RSN graduate, had some work set up on it. When I asked her about it, she could not praise it enough and said that she uses them for all her large projects, including gold work.
Unfortunately they were not on sale at the show but they are VERY HIGH on my wish list.
I’ve used these over several years and they’re my favourite
Mary,
The frame looks wonderful. I like that it keeps the fabric taut instead of having to constantly tighten it or like you said lace it up. That is quite irritating. I checked out their website, and I think I will have my DH get me one for Christmas.
Thanks for a wonderful blog/website, your very inspiring.
Both my mother and I have been using Millennium Frames for years they are fantastic – we have the floor stands as well – we wouldn’t use any other type of frame ever again. Needle Needs have a great range of sizes of widths of bars and 2 sizes of stretchers. I have really long bars which I use with the longer stretchers for tapestry – the stand makes it reaaly easy to handle and flip over for starting ans finishing wools. I have various bar sizes for my small stretchers – if I wish to move from project to project I just remove the stretchers roll the fabric around the bars and pop into a cover and then use the stretchers with another set of bars to start something new. This also makes it really easy to take your needlework with you – depending on your project – you can just take it easily apart- roll it up and off you go. It also means that it cuts the cost when you can buy the bars and stretchers separately as you only need one set of stretchers and just move them to which ever size bars you need. The tension it provides is like no other frame I have ever used and the fact that you don’t need to sew your fabric on is a chore I do not miss, and you definately don’t miss the fact it doesn’t stretch from the sides – it just works. I have the benefit of living in Scotland and Needle Needs come to shows near me a couple of times of year so i’m very lucky. Yes they are not cheap but I have had mine for many years and they are still perfect – you get what you pay for. I use them for mainly cross stitch, french boutis and tapestry.
WOW! What I wouldn’t give for a set of these! I love how the stand works with the frame. I hate having to loosen knobs in order to get to the back of my work, so I had my cousin, who works with wood, make me a stand with notches that my frame would “rest” in. That way all I had to do was flip my frame over to get to the back of my work. Some of my pieces (I mostly do cross stitch and have some HAED designs) are very large and my stand will extend outwards at the sides to accommodate them, but I still have problems with the tension of my fabric, especially at the sides. This set up would alleviate all of my problems.
This may just have to be my Christmas present to myself this year!!
Thanks for the super blog. While I don’t do much crewel work, I do receive your posts every morning and read everyone of them. So inspiring!!
Very small comment.
I watched the video. Do the dowels come in different lengths to match the rods – he did not mention them in this regard.
How heavy is the frame?
Thank you for your introduction to this. Peggy
Since I do Japanese emb. I am used to working with fabric drum-tight. I have been unable to achieve that same tightness on any other frame and can’t use my Jap. frame for other embroidery because it’s always occupied. This frame looks wonderful with one possible negative – no tension on the sides of the fabric. Evidently that doesn’t make too much difference or you would have said so but mightn’t that lack of side tension be magnified the larger the piece you work on? Not looking for a negative, just asking.
Mary — you wrote “I wrote to Needle Needs to inquire about the cost of the frame including shipping, because several readers had asked me about it and I wanted to test it. ”
Can you outline what the cost of a basic frame would be? I’m not sure what I’m looking at on the website. Thanks.
Hi, All – Thanks for your comments. I’ll see if I can answer some questions:
Rosina – It depends on where you are. First of all, to make a frame, you have to buy a set of “rollers” (top / bottom bar) and a set of side stretchers (side bars). You have to have at least one set of each of those to make up one frame. Obviously, if you’re ordering in the UK, you don’t have to convert currency, but you do have to pay VAT. In the US, if you’re ordering the 20″ rollers and the 8-10″ side stretchers, including shipping and currency conversion, you’re looking at somewhere around $100. The currency conversion for the cost of that size frame works out to about $77 right now, plus you have to figure at least $25 in postage.
Cecelia – the fabric is tight from side to side and top to bottom. That’s why I mentioned no lacing. Otherwise, I’d have to lace it – but that’s what I’m excited about here. There’s no sewing on, and there’s no lacing. The tension is taut from top to bottom, and also from side to side.
Peggy – yes, the dowel is as long as the roller bar it goes with. I haven’t weighed the frame, but it’s not super heavy. It’s lighter than my largest slate frame, that’s certain. If I get a chance today, I’ll see if I can weigh it.
Thanks again for all your comments! It’s great to hear the enthusiasm, too, from those of you who have the frames and love them!
~MC
The dowels come as part of the side bars, so are exactly the right length. The frames start at just over £50.00, but then you can buy different sizes of bars to fit them I just bought a new set of 16inch ones they were £16.00 plus delivery. Regards tension – I have the largest frame and have no problems with it. You can email them from their website and they will answer any questions you have. The weight depends on the size you get – but really I didn’t notice that they were any heavier than my previous frames.
I have used these frames for several years – having tried umpteen others! They are great. I have several different sizes,small to extra large, and never use any other frames now.
To help with a pricing idea, I went through the check out with 8″ bars and 8-10″ side stretchers I then used a currency converter online. The total was $94. to send it to the east coast of America. This is just to give you an idea. Can you say “I want one too” with me?!?!? Have a great day everyone!
I think it’s been well established that these are wonderful frames, so I’ll just add that John Crane is fabulous for customer service. I ordered my first frame a few months ago, and incurred a bit of a mix-up with my payment. Mr. Crane was extremely patient and kind in helping me get it straightened out. You just can’t go wrong with a fabulous product and excellent service.
One other thing I haven’t seen pointed out, is that it is very easy to change out your current working project, as the fabric is not stitched in place (as on a scroll bar), but just slipped into the tension slot. Terrific idea if you like to have more than one project going at a time.
This is a brilliant idea! I cannot believe I had never, ever heard about these until now. Mary, thank you SO much! I’ve just bought two beautiful slate frames which I will keep using, but when I begin working on the long panels for a folding screen (a project in the future) I will definitely invest in one of these frames. It’s the not having to lace the sides that’s so appealing, especially when I would have to re-lace them over and over as I work a piece of fabric at least a meter long.
For me, taking classes in the UK but traveling from Berlin, the fact that I can roll up my work and take it safely with me in a small space is another BIG plus.
Yes, they are expensive, but as Janine pointed out she’s had hers for years and I’d much rather pay for something that lasts a lifetime than throw away things made cheaply. And really, they’re aren’t more than a good quality slate frame.
Next time I’m in England you can be sure I”ll visit their shop in Somerset.
Thanks so much for making this discovery for all of us!
Liebe Grusse,
Kathy
Hi again Mary! I am very excited by your response for this product, and I’m sure I want to buy one for my different types of needlework! Now, it’s time to earn money so I Can buy it, lol! Lisette
Oh Mary !! this rewiew makes me so happy, I have been looking for this frame for a long time asking to myself ” is this the right one ? ” I love screw type frames because I’m using a big old Victorian floor frame that works beautifully but need another one so this is the solution. And is surprising that fabrics is so taut without lacing, I hate lacing !
Price ? when something is perfect price becomes secondary I believe.
Thanks Mary for testing !!
The frame sounds wonderful, but will it work with needlepoint canvas? I would love to find a frame that works with material and canvas.
I own this frame with various sized side bars and have done so for 20 odd years now, together with the stand and various accessories.The quality is beautiful, second to none,It’s an investment,but will last a life time. Margot’s question of wether the frame will work with needlepoint canvas, YES IT DOES!! brilliantly well, and I have used the frame for that very purpose many times,the tautness is superb.You will not be dissapointed
Where can we order these state-side? Or do we need to go through Needle Needs? I’m not having any luck locating a supplier.
Drat!! Just when I thought I had the best possible solution for framing you found something else! If I purchase any more frames I’ll be running out of room.
One question – is there any sort of limit to the material that works with these? I use Aida to experiment with blackwork designs prior to commiting to a more pricey material. Will the tension still hold. and will it hold with twill linen (my hands down favorite for crewel work)
Thanks,
Doreen
Hi Mary,
I was wondering when you would discover these frames…. I had been debating for a long while if I needed yet another frame, stand etc. Over the years I have accumulated just about every stand, slate frame and scroll frame, stretcher bar etc. I finally decided to place an order for these frames and the stand and the lap stand and the small “Little wizard” frame… all sizes and stretchers and multiples of each…. In Germany they say “Wenn schon, denn schon” so yes, the price is high (based on the lousy exchange rate), shipping is over $100 plus there is a UPS customs charge that is just as hefty… BUT I never regretted any of the purchases – they work so well – the stand is excellent and the lap stand works well for smaller (not so wide) pieces… the Little Wizard works well for silk gauze and smaller pieces (less than 8″ high). I was so excited about these products that I recommended them highly to my Japanese embroidery and regular needlework class students and most of them ordered right away…I placed the order and they shared the shipping costs etc….I will actually be placing another order in the next few weeks again! So, all I can say is that I wish I had bought these frames about six years ago when I ‘discovered’ them – it would have saved me from accumulating many of the stands, scroll frames and stretcher bars as well as slate frames – have not used any of them at all since I got these. I do continue to use the traditional Japanese frames for my japanese embroidery but have done smaller goldwork, stumpwork and needlepoint pieces with these frames along with samplers, blackwork and crewel etc. So far, I can say that all the fabrics I have used work beautifully. All of John’s products are very well made by him but most importantly they will be the last set of items I will need for all my other needlework projects from now on. I highly recommend all his projects and his customer service… I appreciate his artisanship daily.
Hi Mary,
I am SO glad you wrote about these frames. I have not used anything of these frames yet, and feel this will help with making a better decision.
The 4th photo above shows the 2 pieces of fabric with the Marian Pattern on top, ready for pouncing. When you pounce a design in the frame, do you have the fabric drum taunt before pouncing? Should the fabric be as tight as it will be when stitching? I guess what I am trying to ask is if there is ever a risk of design distortion if it is not done in a certain way, taunt verses normal tension, especially on large pieces. Does it matter? If using a light box or window, there is no tension on the fabric when the design is transferred.
Also, in watching the video, it looked as if it were fairly easy to keep the fabric on grain or squared up when framing. If anyone could comment on whether they have had any difficulties with this, or with keeping the design on grain if they take it off and put it back on the frame it would be so helpful.
Mary, when using 2 layers of fabric as you are on the Marian Design, will you just be releasing tension between stitching sessions, rather than removing the design from the frame completely, so as not to take any risks with layers shifting? And my last technical question for the day – what is the lining fabric that you are using on this project?
Thank you so much for sharing all of your expertise with us!
I have a needlework system 4 stand what problems would I have using this frame with it? I cannot tell from their site whether they have a clamp suitable. Thanks for your help and i love your messages.
Audrey in Western Australia
I bought the millenium frame a few years ago after seeing it at a craft fair in the UK. Its the only frame I use now – brilliant for any project. I took it to the Beating Around the Bush convention (Country Bumpkin) and whilst everyone else in the class wasted time pinning fabric to frames I was set up in a few minutes. I then got lots of requests from people about where I bought it. Well worth the price, the quality of the product makes it a lifetime investment.
This is very interesting! As a cross-stitcher, I am just learning about frames and stands and looking for good tools to work with. Question: When using the Millenium frame, do you select one that is large enough for your whole design or do you select one smaller and plan to roll the stitched or unstitched part like you do with scroll frames? Another Question: Mary, on your NS4 I understood you to say you wouldn’t necessarily use the clamp. What would you use instead if you had the NS4? Love to have any feedback. Thanks!
Dear Mary
I’m so excited about the millennium frames I have just watched the video and with your approval Mary (I know that you would have looked at the product in great detail) I will definitely purchase the frame as they seem to be so flexible. Thanks Mary for introducing these to us I have never heard of them.
Regards Anita Simmance
The Millenium Frame looks wonderful. I have been using a frame that sits on my lap. I believe it was from Erica Wilson too many years ago. I can’t understand why no one else shows this sort, that sits on one’s lap. The only disadvantage to mine is that it is difficult to get the embroidery as taut as should be. I’d love to try the Millenium if I could have it sit on my lap. Would it be too “tippy” sitting on one’s lap?
Barbara 11/16
This frame looks wonderful. Your review really tells us the quality of it. I have never been disappointed with anything you have given a good review too. I also once bought a book before you reviewed it and I had the same negative feelings abiout the book once I received it.
I was thinking of putting a slate frame on my Christmas wish list, but now I’ll ask for a Millennium. This really looks wonderful. Thanks for the review, and all the comments.
Hi Mary,
These frames look fabulous however I am still concerned re: side tensioning. Your piece certainly looks drum tight!! I was wondering if given the choice of a slate frame ( already prepared! – I understand the time taken to prep can be enough to put many off using slate frames) or the Millenium Frame which one would you select. I purchased a needlework system 4 after reading your review and I love it. I am concerned that I may not be able to use the millenium frame on it (ie weight not fabric size).
I have a complete set of slate frames however feel I might need a complete set of these too!!! Just thinking of the savings on postage-I am not sure that rationale works.
I always look forward to reading your blog and love your honest reviews,
Jo
Hi, All – Thanks for your many comments! I’ll be posting a follow up on the frame, to answer questions.
In the meantime, to answer the question about tensioning, yes, the tension is taut all the way across to both sides of the fabric. To answer questions about the NS4 stand, it doesn’t work so well with the top rollers, because they are round, and the NS4 frame clamp is made to clamp square frames. But I’ve found a reasonable solution for now: I clamp the corner with the frame clamp (the ends of the rollers on the millenium frame are square), and I prop the opposite corner on the edge of the table. Works a charm. You have to change the direction in which you’re sitting, depending on if you’re right handed or left handed, if you don’t want the edge of the table right next to your stitching arm. I’ll post photos of that, so you can see what I mean, when I follow up with more in-depth answers about the frames. The frames are actually pretty light. I’ll weigh this one once I get a chance. But they aren’t “heavy” frames at this size. I haven’t tried the larger sizes yet, but I did order the 36″ rollers, so when I get them, I’ll let you know.
~MC
Dear Mary
I ordered the frame and phoned plusnet later as I hadn’t received the frames and they said surprisingly they had been inundated with orders since your review. I recieved my frame this morning Monday 21st November and its absoloutely fantastic its a dream. I’m going to order more side bars when I embroider bigger projects. Thanks Mary for your review.
Regards
Anita Simmance
I couldn’t agree more about the millennium frames. I have had 2 for many years, one small and one larger. I also have the floor and lap stands. I constantly use the lap stand so if anyone is thinking of buying one I can thoroughly recommend them. They are an investment as they are not cheap. I am in the UK so can get hold of them more easily. The lap stand comes to bits very easily so is useful for taking out to classes.The base sits flat on your lap and the side bars tilt to whatever angle you need to work at. I use a piece of rubber mat on my lap under the frame as it is made of such good hard wood it can slip off. If it lands on your foot you learn what solid wood it is made from. I found that out the hard way! The smaller Millennium frame sits neatly on the lap stand with no need for clips or fastenings. I also have the larger stand and frame which work together perfectly and you can also buy a clip on light and magnifier.
A really good worthwhile investment in my opinion.
Oh, my! I think I must buy myself a Christmas present.
Oh, how I want one of these, very very badly. I’ve a daughter in the UK. I think I need to have her bring one with her next time she comes home.
That won’t be until the end of May, though…
Do you have any idea whether this frame would work with needlepoint CANVAS? One of your viewers commented that it does but I don’t see how it could as canvas is stiff and not flexible. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hi, Florence – I haven’t personally tried it with canvas, but apparently, according to needlepointers who use it, it does! If I get a chance, I’ll try it with a canvas eventually. I don’t have any free rollers right now, so I can’t try it just yet. ~MC
I ordered this frame after reading about it on your website, Mary and it was delivered today. What a wonderful product!!
I am a needlepointer and it DOES work nicely with needlepoint canvas. I put a handpainted canvas, painted on 18 mesh, on the frame and it worked beautifully. I haven’t tested it on 13 count mesh yet.
I did have a small issue because I had previously taped the raw edge of my canvas and the extra bulk of the tape made it difficult to fit the canvas down into the slot. Once I removed the tape from that little area, it was a breeze to set up the project. No tacks, no basting – just a great product and a new project ready to stitch!!
I also treated myself to the table stand and it’s great, too.
After reading your review, I put one of these frames on my Christmas list. Lucky me found it under the tree. After a bit of test-driving I concur that it’s about the best frame for ease of use I’ve ever seen. The fabric is beautifully taut all the way across and I am very particular about that. And just a flick of wrist acheives it. Now I’ve got another size on my birthday list! But, having said that, I’m not sure it’s perfect for everything. Unlike a slate frame or my Japanese embroidery frame that is pulled in all four directions, in order to get the tautness horizontally, the fabric is pulled vertically on the rods. This distorts the squareness ever so slightly. I doubt this would be a problem for counted work or most surface embroidery, but I’m not sure about something like goldwork where there isn’t really any give in the metal. I’m afraid those threads might lay a bit funny when the tension is released. I’m interested in hearing from anyone who may have tried it. Tina from Melbourne.
I received my order in time for Christmas but it is only now that I am getting around to the project I had set up on it, and I am so thrilled with the result. I am working a hand painted canvas on 18 count and it is the best tension I have ever had on a canvas project. If you are a needlepointer you will love this frame.
I too have a System 4 Stand and I have been clamping one end of the frame (the square part) to the System 4 and propping the other end on the arm of my chair. That works well or me.
I have been watching the website as the Little Wizard frame has been out of stock and finally I called and spoke to John – he was at a craft fair but took the time to answer my questions. He told me the Little Wizard would be back in stock shortly, and that “the Mary Corbet blog” had them inundated with orders and that they were just now getting some items back in stock!
My final question to him was about the dowels – I was concerned because they are so slender that I might accidentally snap one in two and I wanted to know if he sold extra pairs. He replied very kindly that the dowels were standard quarter inch doweling from any home supply store, and that they could cut to size and then sharpened slightly on one end with a pencil sharpener! That is good news as I see a trip to the Home Depot in the near future.
I placed another order and I will have the pleasure of using these products with all of my needlepoint projects in the future.
Elizabeth
Hello From New Zealand,
I just love your Millenium Frame…it looks so wonderful and easy to use. i am wondering if you could answer a question for me though. I do mainly needlepoint using needlepoint canvases. Can the Millenium Frame accomodate needlepoint canvases? I and several needlepointing friends are wondering, so i am e-mailing on behalf of all of us. I would appreciate very much if yoou could let me know. Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,
Patricia in New Zealand
I haven’t tried it on needlepoint canvases myself, but I do believe there’s a comment here on the website from someone who has and I’ve heard from others who say it works with them… Plus, on their website, it also says it works with canvas. – MC
Any chance you could find out when the Millenium frame/stand kits will be available to U.S. customers? I’ve checked over and over since the end of June and the Needle Needs site offers absolutely no clue as to when it will be able to take and fulfill orders. I e-mailed the company about three weeks ago and it said it would have stock available any day. I’m still waiting. I’m anxious to order a few of their products. Any information you can provide about when I might be able to do that would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Elaine, I ended up calling John himself because some items had been out of stock for so long. Because it is a small business and the frames are hand made he might not put them in stock until he has a certain number, but when I told him what I wanted he said he would put them on the website that night and I could order them. I see that they went out of stock very quickly after that so it might be just the luck of the draw. But, it might be worth the cost of a phone call to let him know specifically that you are waiting to order certain products.
I am using a millenium frame and I LOVE IT. It is so easy to set up, and the fact that you can interchange bars means you can have two or three projects in the go at the same time. I cannot praise this fram highly enough. Yes it is expensive but will last for a lifetime.
I have lots of variant parts of the Millenium system to deal with different types of project. And yes, I know it’s not cheap. But previously I always felt that whatever I had bought was a compromise. When I got my frame, and later the Necessaire stand, I have loved it,used and used it, and I no longer feel like I should be looking for something better.
I had a small bespoke amendment made to my stand, and I was not made to feel like a nuisance. LOVE Needle Needs.
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Can you please tell me where I can purchase the Millenium frame? I live in the USA. Also can you give me a rough idea of the cost? Much appreciated!
Cyndi
Hi, Cyndi – the link to Needle Needs is in the article above. The prices are all listed on their website, in British pounds, so you’ll want to use a currency converter (there are plenty online) to find the US pricing. The stand and one frame, including shipping from England, is still less expensive than many of our higher end stands over here (like the Needlework System 4). Hope that helps…
MC
I just heard about the frame at needlepoint workshop.
Can it be used on needlepoint canvas?
Hi, Barbara – yes, apparently it can. I haven’t used it for canvas, but others have, and they say it works… MC
Mary my dear if you ever get to read this as I realise it is an old postof yours in 2011.
What is a year or two…
I use the Millenium I have most of the sizes but not the stand as to get that the post would be horrendous.
Not to be thawted I made myself an addition for the evertite stand of which I have several frames for that. It works like a treat and cheap.
As to the millenium frame…I would kill for the frames. They are beautiful. Work a treat and so well finished.
Running my hand over the smooth parts is like feeling silk velvet. No snags or pulls occur or having to tighten the edges. Like you I will still use the others but my milleniums are worth more than Tanzanite. In fact I have two of the baby ones.
These frames are fabulous from large Jacobean projects to Trish Burr’s tiny birds. Great for any gold work.
Cheers
MM