These stretcher bars worked very well and snapped together very snug, which is good so they won't slip.

I started needlepointing back in April 2014 when I found my grandmothers old kits from the 70's in her house. So, I'm a beginner. I've made maybe 7 small 5x5 inch projects. I bought these frames for my first large project, a 14x14 inch pillow size piece. I never used a frame before, so I'm not familiar with the workings of them, so heres some advice I wish I had before purchasing: First of all, if you want your project to fit neatly inside the frame (so that you don't have to move it around), order a size at least 2 inches bigger than your project. I initially bought 14 inchers, they were too small. So are the 15 inch ones. I can only guess 16 inches would be enough for my 14x14 inch pillow, but I'm tired of buying new frames. Second: buy two pairs. For some dumb reason, there are only 2 sides to the frame in each package. You need 4 sides to make a frame. Third: it helps to use a mallet to bang the sides together, because the joints are pretty tight. I used a rubber mallet, not a hammer, because I didn't want to damage the soft wood. Fourth: buy tacks to fix the project to the frame. I bought the Clover brand tacks (even though they are crazy expensive), and they actually are pretty awesome. Once you do all that, this frame works pretty well. It's very sturdy, though a bit heavy. It's large enough for me to rest it on my legs while I work. The thumbtacks go in pretty easily because the wood is soft pine. Overall I recommend these stretcher bars. They make working large projects easier, but I don't think they're necessary for small pieces.

great

Fantastic for needlepoint. I used them to stretch a finished needlepoint for framing and preserving.

I needed this exact size for a project and it worked perfectly.

multiple sizes to mount pictures. Went together snuggly and were square. Very good to work with.

These are the greatest stretcher bars and just what I needed.

Excellent product and well priced.

Good for tapestry needlepoint projects. Sturdy

best way to hold down a canvas of 3-d objects are going tho come into play.

Perfect! I've used them in the past and they continue to be the best stretcher bars for my needlework. Can't beat 'em!

These have been my go-to cross stitch frames for decades. Over the years I have acquired a collection of 3/4" bars in many lengths but did not have 18" bars for my latest project, so I ORDERED 18" regular (3/4") size bars to fit my existing collection, but received 18" MINI (1/2") size. Because my project is large and therefore heavy, I'm willing to give the lighter Mini a try. I'm NOT happy (2 stars) because I rather desperately needed to start this, and now I have to wait for matching (Mini) bars to arrive. Also, they would have been cheaper if the matching sets had been ordered together. Which reminds me, this 1" square-by-18" long stick came in a huge box, very wasteful. Order snafu aside, the product is excellent and highly recommended; I suspect I will like the smaller, lighter minis even better. Update: The mini size are only available as an addon item; really pissed, now!

They do what they're supposed to do. I've used them - over and over - for years and rely exclusively on this brand to stretch needlepoint canvas.

Brick stores don't carry these any more.<br />Fits like a glove at the corners.<br />Easy to attach needlepoint canvas to bars.<br />Holds canvas well during entire project.<br />Don't have a problem recommending these to anyone.