Wm. R. Robertson Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 In digging through some old photos I came across this piece I made in the early 90's and I think I did only 2 or 3 of them. It is made of African Blackwood with 6 and 8 sided tapered sections. The hardware including fancy French style wing nuts is made from silver. A gold gilded18th c. balance cock was modified with a swiveling clamp to hold the ivory bobbins and thread holders. The piece of fabric mounted on this came from a Paris flea market. One of these is in Tom Warner's Tudor Room at National Toy & Miniature Museum. Someday I should make some more of this sort of thing…. I had so much fun with these complex turnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElgaKoster Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Lovely, this must be one of the nicest embroidery stands I have seen and I mean full scale antiques here. And something I would still like to make too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsalati Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I do hope you make more of these. I love the addition of the thread/candle holder on the side. It is the perfect detail. These are fun for stitchers because you don't have to finish the piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeekendMiniaturist Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 That is a lovely stand! Is this going to be on the wall in Maine for a class next year? (HINT, HINT!) But that ribbon doesn't do it justice! I upholstered a chair in that ribbon, before I got brave and tackled Petit Point! Tamra/Indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Ronan Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 It is a gorgeous stand. I love the side piece that holds the bobbins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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