Review on 🧵 The Mini Lap-Stitch Frame for Images Stitchery Design by Carla Anderson

Finally usable for the first time, after several hours of sewing, one end simply broke in two halves. Heck, I had high hopes for this product and it was quite expensive. I bought it about 5 months ago so I can't return it. I also found that the knobs didn't want to screw on easily. I also didn't like that the bars had to be stapled. I have used split bar frames in the past which I have found to be better. Overall, while it's nice, I think it has some design and quality flaws. Update: I contacted the manufacturer and sent them a photo, when I picked up the parts I received a chip from an undamaged pole. He was starting to split along the fiberline at the edge, so he took a picture of that problem as well and sent him that too. He immediately sent me a replacement. So far, so good. I also have his large frame bars which I have used a lot but are currently in stock. I'm wondering if the wood for my faulty set somehow dried out or something? I also sometimes worry that the handles might get stuck, if that happens and the fabric can't be unwound, I will have no choice but to cut the fabric. So I revised my rating and added stars. I still prefer split rods. But I think that's a matter of taste. The tripod I normally use my spreader bar system on no longer works for me due to my disability. I need to raise my legs so I need an overlap stitch system.