{"product_id":"mini-wood-stretcher-bars-colonial-needle","title":"Mini Wood Stretcher Bars - Colonial Needle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStretcher bars are made of wood and used in conjunction with brass tacks \u003c\/span\u003eto keep your canvas stretched and taut.   The idea is to secure your canvas to the stretcher bar as tightly as possible so that your canvas doesn't distort while you are stitching\u003cspan\u003e.  This is really a personal preference, some stitchers like to hold the canvas in their hand and fold it.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can use a floor, lap or table stand to give you a \"hands free\" stitching experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement of the tacks is also a preference.  Some start in the corners pulling the canvas tight and then divide the space in half, and continue in that fashion until they feel the canvas is secure.  Others will place them every inch starting from the middle of the bar.   It is up to you and the number of tacks you have available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStretcher bars are reusable; however, after many years of use, you may need to replace them as you may have too many holes in one area to allow the tacks to take hold.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"746\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"882\" data-start=\"809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"882\" data-start=\"811\"\u003e½\" width – perfect for lightweight embroidery and canvas projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Colonial Needle","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":53402354942251,"sku":null,"price":4.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13\"","offer_id":53402354975019,"sku":null,"price":5.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15\"","offer_id":53402355040555,"sku":null,"price":5.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\"","offer_id":53402377224491,"sku":null,"price":5.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/8035\/1531\/files\/2005-2018_square_45c9d434-9a10-4369-b2e9-08dda1460e73.webp?v=1778614925","url":"https:\/\/firesidestitchery.com\/products\/mini-wood-stretcher-bars-colonial-needle","provider":"Fireside Stitchery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}