Sprite Stitch Board!

I was crazy enough to start an epic pokemon pattern (gen 2) recently (although it is on hold for the small swap). The piece of Aida was soooo big I decided that I needed some sort of frame to hold it while I worked. Being the budget minded student that I am (working 4 jobs at last count), I decided to try to make a frame rather than buy one. I had the help and expertiese of my very clever father and his shed full of tools, which helped a lot, but I wanted to share the fruits of my labor in case anyone else was thinking of making a frame. So far it seems to work quite well

Hopefully you can see how it works and how it was constructed from the photos, but if anyone wants more info like dimensions let me know

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Oh and if someone could help explain how to correctly place images inline or in spoilers I would be grateful as I can't seem to figure it out

Very handy! I am about to start a project that will measure 30" x 40", so I know the need to build a custom frame.

I'm quite curious about how you've basted your Aida to the dowels, though. It looks as if you've drilled small holes down the length, and then threaded through them and presumably the Aida as well. Is that true? I've never seen such an idea before!

Where I'm using an E-Z Stitch frame, I just bought a large dowel, cut into two 30" lengths, drilled and inserted the post screws in the end, and then glued on the Velcro strip. Stuck with what I'm familiar with, no pun intended!

I didn't even think of velcro, is it strong enough to get the tension required? Yeah, I drilled holes every 5 cm or so and used them to baste on the aida. If I had basted without the holes then the pole could turn without rolling up the aida. To stop the drill slipping of the round surface we first made a small grove with a round file.

Such a good idea! I wish I were a little more handy and was able to knock together a frame, I'm doing the Gen One pattern and just bought a huge 14" hoop.

The velcro tape on the E-Z stitch product works wonderfully, and is very easy to set up. I can get amazing tension from it, without any issues of the velcro letting go or slipping. Making the extra large frame, I bought an extra strong heavy duty velcro, and am hoping the adhesion to the dowel remains strong.

Well done!

I love how you drilled the holes to baste the aida on! Enough that I'm tempted to take apart my own frame and add the holes! I currently use a floor-standing model but to fit certain sizes of fabric, I usually have to baste extra scraps of cloth onto the edges and wind that up on the frame, then clamp them on with long Qsnaps. Where there's a will, there's a way, right~?