The only small thing I've been able to accomplish is, once the parts for the floor embroidery frame arrived, to complete the assembly, and install a sample piece of dyed linen on it, just to show how it works. The clamps which grip the fabric are great, easy to tighten by turning them to the back of the frame.
If you downloaded the pdf you will have seen that it calls for four two inch segments of half inch pvc piping, for a table model. In order to adapt that to a floor model, I substituted two 25 inch pieces, to raise it up to the level I need. Incidentally, if you are concerned about the originator of the plans, she does suggest various adaptations, and I doubt she'd object to this one.
The photograph distorts the relative size of the top and the base -- they're much nearer in size than they appear here. And I'm pleased with the result, pretty sturdy, lightweight, and can be taken apart and put together easily.
I am going to dye some silk pieces, once they arrive, the way I did the last dye lot, and I'll be able to use my new frame to stitch on them. Very pleased with all this.
