Where can I get Q snaps?

nachosmiley · Post by **nachosmiley** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:46 pm

Hi everyone I'm Sam and this is my first post, so forgive me if Im asking something that is obvious!

I have stitched a few things on aida without using any frame before but I've always wanted to try stitching on linen, and, as it's my birthday in a month or so my hubby has ordered me a lovely mirabilia chart and kit. Anyhoo I would like to try a frame and I quite like the look of the Q snaps, but can't seem to find a stockist in the UK. Can anyone help me?

Also I'm unsure as to what size to use.....is it best to have Q snaps that are big enough so that you can stitch the entire piece or is it better to get smaller ones and move it around like a hoop?

Thanks

Sam

Pinguxxx · Post by **Pinguxxx** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:27 am

Hi Sam, welcome to the forum

Google R&R Frames .... think they are the UK equivalent

rcj176 · Post by **rcj176** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:05 am

love my q-snaps! I have 2 large rectangle ones and a small square.

~threadbear~ · Post by **~threadbear~** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:23 am

Hi Sam, welcome to the forum.

You're best to look around, prices vary, but I found it cheaper to get mine from Sewandso rather than direct from R&R.
http://www.sewandso.co.uk/ran549-0.html" target="_blank

I've seen them on ebay as well, but like I say, compare prices first.

KerryT · Post by **KerryT** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:18 am

If I were you I would order Qsnaps from the states they hold the fabric much tighter than r & R (I have both) also they are cheaper there so you are no worse off 123 stitch do them I think

nachosmiley · Post by **nachosmiley** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:23 pm

Thanks everyone,

I have opted for the Qsnaps as they seem to have been recommended more than R&R on other threads too. Oooo I'm getting excited now, can't wait to get stitching!

Pinguxxx · Post by **Pinguxxx** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:58 pm

Think I may be tempted too

pugcentric · Post by **pugcentric** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:39 pm

I love q snaps too!! I have the 6 x 6 inch size that I use for my smallish projects, but you can definitely move them around without damage to your stitching. I always remove though when I am done for the night.

You could try ebay or google shopping...

kimkat_tkl · Post by **kimkat_tkl** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:47 am

I have a 6", a few 8" and an 11" QSnaps and I love them. The ones I have also allow me to make different combinations with them - I never have used the 11" as a square instead I have 2 8"x11" frames (which is about all that I can handle weight wise).

Jacki · Post by **Jacki** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 4:02 pm

This is something I am looking into and have found Qsnaps listed on quiltdirect.co.uk. It looks as though they can be used for quilting projects as well as embroidery, which is useful as I dabble in both. Good luck with your project.

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