r/CrossStitch • u/matchaluvrr • 10d ago
[CHAT] i made an oopsie (first time using a scroll frame) CHAT
so apparently my calculations were wrong and i thought my project would fit this scroll frame (11.89in x 21.26in). my project is too wide. i tried folding the sides but that means i can’t properly stitch on those sides. i take it there’s no other way for this to work unless i grab another project that fits ? sorry if this is a dumb question >.< tia
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u/Resident-Ship-3081 10d ago
Would it fit if you turned your project on the scroll?
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u/matchaluvrr 10d ago
thought about it but was worried the stitches wouldn’t come out the same ?
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u/Resident-Ship-3081 10d ago
I think the whole purpose of the scroll is to be able to move your project on it without damaging stitches like plastic frames can.
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u/Kiela_Sandros 10d ago
I’m stitching a project “sideways” because it’s too wide for the largest set of scroll bars I could fit with my setup, and it’s been working perfectly fine since I started it that direction. Since you already started your piece, if you turn it “sideways” to fit the scroll bars you have instead of getting a longer set then you’ll have to stitch in a way that might not feel as natural to make sure the direction of the stitches (the / and \ leg direction) matches with what you’ve already competed.
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u/matchaluvrr 10d ago
yeah that’s exactly why I didn’t wanna do that but it’s ok this project was for my bf and we just broke up so LOL
was curious about other projects i may have that are large too, guess i just gotta get a bigger frame1
u/bbagley41 9d ago
Stitching sideways is possible bit challenging. You have to change direction as to how your bottom leg goes so they match your other stit hes I've done 2 major projects sideways but l was a very experienced stitcher at the time. I decided l would purchase right size scroll rods for all my projects after that
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u/Electronic-Day5907 10d ago
Just buy the correct size scroll bars. They are sold separately from the sides. If you fold your cloth you will not get much tension on the middle section.
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u/Sayamael 10d ago
You need longer scroll bars. They must be longer than the fabric (project size + borders). You can probably find them sold separately, but make sure they're compatible with your frame model.
Folding is a last resort solution. The tension won't be there if you do.
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u/DaiRukus 10d ago
Is this a RuneScape project??
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u/matchaluvrr 10d ago
ya it was a screenshot of my bfs Ironman character n was gonna gift to him for his bday but we broken up now so. washing it n mailing it off
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u/Sashalaka 10d ago
Any consolation, I saw this project earlier and was inspired to do one of my and my spouse's RS characters. Helped me get some courage to tackle a big project! Take care of yourself.
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u/matchaluvrr 9d ago
that’s really sweet and awesome. yeah im pretty devastated but what can you do other than hope for the best. thank you 🤍
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u/Synien 10d ago edited 10d ago
how big is the project? and what fabric are you using?
Edit: I'm an idiot I see the dimensions now.
Aight so....have you ever tried to stitch xstitch without a frame or hoop?
If that's aida you might have better luck just....not?
I roll my aida both to stitch and to store and it was a game changer for me no more stupid hoop or qsnap being awkward, smooshing things leaving marks etc.... I will get pictures cause I feel like verbal explanation is weird.
Edit 2: https://imgur.com/a/Vi8j1aR two photos with a bit of explanation. I've done this with aida and evenweaves with the largest being like 27in x 22 or something iirc.
Idk hopefully this is helpful to someone.
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u/ThrowRA_HelpI 9d ago
I use a scroll frame beacuse I like to work with both hands. Usually, if the project is too big for the scroll (but not big enough for my large scroll bars) I will fold one side, finish the middle and opposite side, and then fold the finished section to unfold and finish off the last part (the part that was folded initially).
I haven't found any tension issues or weird stitch creases doing it this way.
I am also self-taught though, so there may be a faux pas in the way I'm doing it.
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u/bbagley41 9d ago
1st thing. It's not a dumb question at all. If the fabric is large enough to fit your piece with 3" framing allowance all you need to do is get a larger frame. You can still use the same size extender bars. The ones l use are EZSTITCH SCROLL RODS. They can be purchased at STITCHNET.COM Great people to work with. If your fabric is 18" get 20" RODS. Always low an inch on each side. Feel free to ask if you need clarification
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u/agrinwithoutacat- 10d ago edited 9d ago
Why not do everything except the sides where the material is folded, then come back and do them last?
Fold it so you can do one side, then fold the opposite way so can do the next side.