This Elan is first generation, so it must be 20 years old! The new ones are almost identical, but the clamp has been redesigned to hold a wider variety of fabric frame. I believe you have the inherent ability to make a good video.
Oh my, I love this! Now we're all going to be searching Ebay for these 😁 What a great deal!! Thank you for showing us how this goes together. Great video!!
Its almost like a miniature Lowry stand, I have one and just love it. My shoulders and arms don't get so sore now. Love it. I need to get a lap stand as I am travelling to South Africa in July and will need one while I am there. (For 3 months) ! Thanks for showing it !
Thanks for sharing this lap stand. I own two of their floor stands and love them both. I also own several of their loc scroll frames. The lap stand will now go on my wish list 😊
The good news is this video finally made me get off the fence about a lap stand. The bad news is in 10 minutes I was on the Artisan Design website, on which I spent $295 plus change. Ordered the lap/table stand and every size scroll bar and side bar they make. Thanks loads Danielle!!! 😂😂
Once again you’re my stitchy inspiration! I kept looking on eBay and in less than 2 wks, one popped up! $29 free shipping! I ❤️ a great bargain and this one is so practical too! So glad I saw this video bc I would’ve never been able to put it together! Thanks Danielle!
Thank you so much for this review. I ordered one, and it came the other day. I tried it out last night. I sit in a recliner to do my needlework, and I have never been so comfortable doing my cross stitching. Many thanks, Rosemarie
I’ve had mine for about 12 years now and use it exclusively for my stitching with qsnaps. You definitely need the qnsap adapter to make sure it holds them snug Love this stand
I have this stand. I love it!!! It does not hold qsnaps well, I have ordered the vclamp attachment from Artisan, can’t wait. People- this is amazing, I try others and still come back to this stand
Great review. I have a lap stand that I picked up at a garage sale. I have really never put it together but I need too. Thanks and this helps for sure.
I just saw this video and pulled out my 25 year old “Elan”. I use mine when I go to retreats but had forgotten how to put it away. Funny thing is I think I purchased mine for about $35 new way back when. Still works perfectly.
Thanks so much for this! I’m a new Stitcher and had no idea where to start even looking for quality stands. I haven’t found an LNS yet to answer questions or give recs so I really appreciate the review. ❤️
I had a needlework store in NY. About 40 yrs ago. I kept all 9 cabinets of floss. DH wouldn’t let me keep any more. Also kept all my Lanarte charts. I never used the linen that came in the kit couldn’t see that small used even weave. I have all the frames of this system and the floor frame never got the lap.
THANK YOU THANK YOU for this!! I have the Ks creation mini lap stand and feel it’s too small for me (and I’m only 4’11”!!) so I’ve been looking for a different one. I waited til you put up this review to see what you used (I asked you about a lap stand review a month or so ago lol). You’re the best Danielle! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your new toy with us, Danielle! Looks like you found the deal of the century. I purchased a lap stand last year, and find it to be more aggravating than helpful. Your new stand looks like it would be much more useful than the one I purchased. Enjoy and thank you again for sharing!
Thank you I found one on ebay for $27 usd plus shipping I am in canada so it’ll be a bit more but still cheaper that on site. Thank you for the idea you are awesome!
Thanks for showing this. It looks amazing AND I WANT ONE lol. its brilliant. I am looking to buy a Lowry at the moment if I can get one at the right price. Its brilliant
There are soo many stands out there but most do not allow an easy turn like that to the back of your fabric. Thank you for this video - I'll probably be like Rosemary!! lol
That is cool and what a deal! I love how real you are. This was recorded before your ink circles was done you are so prolific in recording! Hope you're day is great.
Murphy’s Law Danielle sorry but I had to laugh when the wing nut went up your sleeve. 😁😂. It does look like a cool lap stand . Great buy. Thanks for sharing
I flip my work too! I have a great floor model but, this would be awesome for smaller projects! I don't think that I could justify $95. Bucks for one so I'm gonna do what you did and find one for a more reasonable. Price! Thanks for Sharing!
First off, I love your videos, you don’t mince, you say how something works and how YOU use it. I appreciate that. I’ve only recently started needle working. I was done in by the magnificence of Crewel work and had to learn. I’m teaching myself with the help of people like you. My secret society of helpful Mom’s, sisters and even a dad and bro in there for good measure. I am guy, so it’s nice to see another male, but ultimately unimportant. But yours are the vids I come back to most of all. When I need a stand (I’ve needed one now for, well, ever...it’s tricky tho! With a handful of needlework shops even in my area to start with and team that now with everyone closed, there is no tangibility, but see, then... there is you. You’re my tangibility sister! Ever been that before? Haha) or any kind of accessory or lighting question, I come to you. ** Sorry this was so long, the point of my thesis is simply: thank you. :)
the old ones didn't have a knob there, my floor frame has a wing nut, but what is does have is a little piece of plastic tubing that goes over the screw so it doesn't fall out. On the floor model the 30" makes it tilt a little.
I have had my Elan for years. Bought it at HB with a coupon. At that time, they carried the whole line of Artisan. Then they got rid of it. They are made in OK.
I have just ordered the lap stand. I am working on a HAED and I’m going to use a hoop to work on small sections at a time so that I can see it up close. Has anyone had concerns about this stand shifting around on lap as they work on their designs? Thank you for a great video! 😊
I have a similar thing made in the UK and bought longer bolts for mine as I use the bolts to hang my scissors and my floss ring on, just an FYI in case you want to change it up some :)
I've owned & used the Elan since early 2000's ... best to-go lap stand ... just a gentle hint for ease of operation - the large wooden washer is placed between the upright & the clamp head itself so the knobs on scroll rods can be turned to the backside to finish you thread + using metal washers where the upright attaches to the base will keep it stationary as opposed to constantly moving back or forward ... I did purchase the v-clamp jaws ... good investment but using a round jar-opening rubber widget works wonders, too!!! Question to you ... how does a person put in 'ongoing 'search' for specific item(s) on Ebay ... if already shown in previous video, just let me know as Pam & Steph also spoke of this ... thanks in advance ...
Jan Miller if you do a search on eBay for something, when it brings up your search there should be something at the top that says "save this search" and then you click on that and it will give you the option of getting emailed every time a new item within your search parameters comes up.
Thank you for explaining that - pretty easy peasy for this ole gal ... I haven't used Ebay that much but am 'on the hunt' for OOP chart ... thanks a bunch for all your hard work & uploading a pootload of FUN stuff ... you're definitely entertaining!!!!!!!
Orbs? ! Not sure anyone noticed the Orbs flying around? If any of you believe in Orbs being Spirit Energy, there are some good examples on this video. I rewatched the video - here are some of the ones I saw (first one at 1:47/ 3:38 / 3:57 / 8:19 / 12:48 - the most prominent one is at 9:12 , it comes flying at the camera). There were "flashes" of a few throughout. Not really surprising as the Narrator has fantastic Energy herself! There might be more but I was distracted listening to the great information. Totally enjoyable & I'm SOLD! going to order one now :) Peace.
If I sat at a table on a regular basis, I'd be pretty tempted to get this, it looks really nice. Most of the time, I sit on my bed or on a soft chair, usually with my legs folded up. Which I would guess wouldn't be good with this sort of lap stand. Maybe if it went under a leg, I might be able to use it (my lap has never been the sort to let me put something on there and it stay - usually gravity takes whatever it is lol). Even with all that, it is pretty and I just went "oooh I want that". Just like with that light you had reviewed and got from my mom for my birthday (which is totally going into the "the internet made me buy it" segment in my next video lol). Which was kind of neat seeing in this video - I went "heeeey I have that light . . . " lol
I use this stand in my recliner and in bed every single night, and it sits on top of my legs. Now, I don't cross them, because then, no, that would not work. But I am so glad I got this stand! Because now I can work on any project anywhere. And I have taken this to a stitch meet up and it works great on a table also.
great video and too funny , as for the tight fit maybe you can take the original screw to get the right size and go to the hardwood store and get one that's longer , problem solved , just an idea, this way you will have a little give .
When you tighten down the wooden holders when using a q snap frame doesn’t the plastic cover slide back to front? I do punch needle and when I put the q snap in and start punching the bar cover automatically moves back and forth. Don’t know how else to describe it.
Great video! All of the lap stands I've seen it looks like the stitcher sits on a portion of it and I always thought that looked very uncomfortable. I may have to try one of these!
Does it balance well on your lap? I mean when you're stitching it doesn't push forward? Also I'm worried about it holding still in tte position you have it? If yuu can flip it to the back, what prevents it from constantly pushing forward?
a lot of people love this stand but you also just ordered a Vptoky which i still waiting as well. Why you order a vptoky if you like this one? i wondering if i should order since vptokty takes so long?
Awesome!! Thank you for your quick response. I'm working on a piece that is probably about 24 - 30 inches wide. The pattern is so small that it is hard to keep track of where you are. I think I'm going to try to make a copy of the section I am working on and the blow it up so that I can see it better. And then I can attach to my pattern to my wip with a needleminder and not mess up my original pattern.
I had one of these and I am a lefty. I just but the bar on the side and used it. I did end up reselling mine years ago because I found that I like to fold up my legs when I stitch and that doesn't quite work out with a lap stand. lol
Hi Danielle, I'm really trying to decide it I want a stand and that looks like it would work for me, but can you turn it where it is on the right side? I'm left handed and need it on the other side.
This Elan is first generation, so it must be 20 years old! The new ones are almost identical, but the clamp has been redesigned to hold a wider variety of fabric frame. I believe you have the inherent ability to make a good video.
I really like a person with a good sense of humor so you're doing a really good job
Oh my, I love this! Now we're all going to be searching Ebay for these 😁 What a great deal!! Thank you for showing us how this goes together. Great video!!
Its almost like a miniature Lowry stand, I have one and just love it. My shoulders and arms don't get so sore now. Love it. I need to get a lap stand as I am travelling to South Africa in July and will need one while I am there. (For 3 months) ! Thanks for showing it !
Thanks for sharing this lap stand. I own two of their floor stands and love them both. I also own several of their loc scroll frames. The lap stand will now go on my wish list 😊
The good news is this video finally made me get off the fence about a lap stand. The bad news is in 10 minutes I was on the Artisan Design website, on which I spent $295 plus change. Ordered the lap/table stand and every size scroll bar and side bar they make. Thanks loads Danielle!!! 😂😂
Once again you’re my stitchy inspiration! I kept looking on eBay and in less than 2 wks, one popped up! $29 free shipping! I ❤️ a great bargain and this one is so practical too! So glad I saw this video bc I would’ve never been able to put it together! Thanks Danielle!
Thank you so much for this review. I ordered one, and it came the other day. I tried it out last night. I sit in a recliner to do my needlework, and I have never been so comfortable doing my cross stitching. Many thanks, Rosemarie
I have that and I absolutely love it! Your video was great to help those who are shopping for a frame.
I’ve had mine for about 12 years now and use it exclusively for my stitching with qsnaps. You definitely need the qnsap adapter to make sure it holds them snug
Love this stand
I have the Lowery and love it. But like you said this would be great for traveling.thanks for sharing . I will go check it out
Im old school to snip the End’s and no knots. I just started up cross stitching again. I hadn’t stitched since 1985. Lol. Love your videos!!!
Same here, had not stitched since the 90's and started back a year ago, now can't stop!
I have this stand. I love it!!! It does not hold qsnaps well, I have ordered the vclamp attachment from Artisan, can’t wait. People- this is amazing, I try others and still come back to this stand
That looks brilliant! It’s going straight on my wishlist. Thanks for sharing.
Great review. I have a lap stand that I picked up at a garage sale. I have really never put it together but I need too. Thanks and this helps for sure.
Great video! Really appreciated your review and demo of the stand!
Looks nice. I’ve gotta keep my eye out for one of these. Would make stitching so much easier.
I found mine on EBay, too! Had it for quite a few years and love it! Thanks for the video. :)
Thanks for the review and demo! I have the ergo floor stand and love it. But have been thinking a lap stand might be a good addition.
I have one and recently pulled it out since I’m going to my first retreat. As you thought it will be great to use there. Nice video.
That looks awesome. I've been searching for a lap stand to hold my q snap and this looks perfect.
That was wonderful. It is nice that the right side is free of range. Thank you.
Thank you for the review! What an awesome score too!
Can’t wait to watch this. I’ve been thinking about getting one of these.
I just saw this video and pulled out my 25 year old “Elan”. I use mine when I go to retreats but had forgotten how to put it away. Funny thing is I think I purchased mine for about $35 new way back when. Still works perfectly.
Mine never had a knob at the clamp. They came with a wing nut.
Thanks for the review. I finally bought one today. You're awesome.
Thanks so much for this! I’m a new Stitcher and had no idea where to start even looking for quality stands. I haven’t found an LNS yet to answer questions or give recs so I really appreciate the review. ❤️
I had a needlework store in NY. About 40 yrs ago. I kept all 9 cabinets of floss. DH wouldn’t let me keep any more. Also kept all my Lanarte charts. I never used the linen that came in the kit couldn’t see that small used even weave. I have all the frames of this system and the floor frame never got the lap.
THANK YOU THANK YOU for this!! I have the Ks creation mini lap stand and feel it’s too small for me (and I’m only 4’11”!!) so I’ve been looking for a different one. I waited til you put up this review to see what you used (I asked you about a lap stand review a month or so ago lol). You’re the best Danielle! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your new toy with us, Danielle! Looks like you found the deal of the century. I purchased a lap stand last year, and find it to be more aggravating than helpful. Your new stand looks like it would be much more useful than the one I purchased. Enjoy and thank you again for sharing!
Hi. Please share which one you purchased. It would be a huge help. So that I won't and up with that one. I am looking around for lap stands.
Wow! What a great deal! Thanks for the demo. Love your finger nails!
I just got the gazelle2 floor stand and I absolutely Love it! Great quality.
I couldn't find a used one, had to order directly from the company. I'm sooooo excited! Mine came today! It took a month but well worth the wait!
Thank you I found one on ebay for $27 usd plus shipping I am in canada so it’ll be a bit more but still cheaper that on site. Thank you for the idea you are awesome!
Thanks for showing this. It looks amazing AND I WANT ONE lol. its brilliant. I am looking to buy a Lowry at the moment if I can get one at the right price. Its brilliant
There are soo many stands out there but most do not allow an easy turn like that to the back of your fabric. Thank you for this video - I'll probably be like Rosemary!! lol
I bought one of these many years ago, and as a new stand, it came with a wing nut on top. No knob. So, yours is not missing a knob.
It's nice to see that I'm not the only one who's camera does whatever it wants to sometimes. Lol Good rewiew, thanks for the information.
That is cool and what a deal! I love how real you are. This was recorded before your ink circles was done you are so prolific in recording! Hope you're day is great.
Oh, yeah. I recorded this video AGES ago, and kept moving it in the rotation because of other videos I wanted to put up first! haha
That is a great stand. Love it..
Murphy’s Law Danielle sorry but I had to laugh when the wing nut went up your sleeve. 😁😂. It does look like a cool lap stand . Great buy. Thanks for sharing
I flip my work too! I have a great floor model but, this would be awesome for smaller projects! I don't think that I could justify $95. Bucks for one so I'm gonna do what you did and find one for a more reasonable. Price! Thanks for Sharing!
Thank u for this tutorial...i just ordered one
First off, I love your videos, you don’t mince, you say how something works and how YOU use it. I appreciate that. I’ve only recently started needle working. I was done in by the magnificence of Crewel work and had to learn. I’m teaching myself with the help of people like you. My secret society of helpful Mom’s, sisters and even a dad and bro in there for good measure. I am guy, so it’s nice to see another male, but ultimately unimportant. But yours are the vids I come back to most of all. When I need a stand (I’ve needed one now for, well, ever...it’s tricky tho! With a handful of needlework shops even in my area to start with and team that now with everyone closed, there is no tangibility, but see, then... there is you. You’re my tangibility sister! Ever been that before? Haha) or any kind of accessory or lighting question, I come to you. ** Sorry this was so long, the point of my thesis is simply: thank you. :)
the old ones didn't have a knob there, my floor frame has a wing nut, but what is does have is a little piece of plastic tubing that goes over the screw so it doesn't fall out. On the floor model the 30" makes it tilt a little.
Got this after watching your video. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thank you so much!
Thank you I was just thinking about this stand. I am looking at surgery again soon. Thought this might be the trick for me.
I have had my Elan for years. Bought it at HB with a coupon. At that time, they carried the whole line of Artisan. Then they got rid of it. They are made in OK.
I have just ordered the lap stand. I am working on a HAED and I’m going to use a hoop to work on small sections at a time so that I can see it up close. Has anyone had concerns about this stand shifting around on lap as they work on their designs? Thank you for a great video! 😊
I have a similar thing made in the UK and bought longer bolts for mine as I use the bolts to hang my scissors and my floss ring on, just an FYI in case you want to change it up some :)
Karen-Marie Sarratt please could you point me in the direction of your uk one? Thanks
Hi Donna, sewandso.co.uk and the longer bolts on ebay. Hope it helps :)
Karen-Marie Sarratt thanks couldn’t really see anything similar to the elan
I've owned & used the Elan since early 2000's ... best to-go lap stand ... just a gentle hint for ease of operation - the large wooden washer is placed between the upright & the clamp head itself so the knobs on scroll rods can be turned to the backside to finish you thread + using metal washers where the upright attaches to the base will keep it stationary as opposed to constantly moving back or forward ... I did purchase the v-clamp jaws ... good investment but using a round jar-opening rubber widget works wonders, too!!! Question to you ... how does a person put in 'ongoing 'search' for specific item(s) on Ebay ... if already shown in previous video, just let me know as Pam & Steph also spoke of this ... thanks in advance ...
Jan Miller if you do a search on eBay for something, when it brings up your search there should be something at the top that says "save this search" and then you click on that and it will give you the option of getting emailed every time a new item within your search parameters comes up.
Thank you for explaining that - pretty easy peasy for this ole gal ... I haven't used Ebay that much but am 'on the hunt' for OOP chart ... thanks a bunch for all your hard work & uploading a pootload of FUN stuff ... you're definitely entertaining!!!!!!!
thanks danielle! xo tina
Check out my Etsy store for charts. I am designing now. www.etsy.com/shop/ShadowfaxDesigns
Orbs? ! Not sure anyone noticed the Orbs flying around? If any of you believe in Orbs being Spirit Energy, there are some good examples on this video. I rewatched the video - here are some of the ones I saw (first one at 1:47/ 3:38 / 3:57 / 8:19 / 12:48 - the most prominent one is at 9:12 , it comes flying at the camera). There were "flashes" of a few throughout. Not really surprising as the Narrator has fantastic Energy herself! There might be more but I was distracted listening to the great information. Totally enjoyable & I'm SOLD! going to order one now :) Peace.
are u sure those are orbs and not moths or something?
If I sat at a table on a regular basis, I'd be pretty tempted to get this, it looks really nice. Most of the time, I sit on my bed or on a soft chair, usually with my legs folded up. Which I would guess wouldn't be good with this sort of lap stand. Maybe if it went under a leg, I might be able to use it (my lap has never been the sort to let me put something on there and it stay - usually gravity takes whatever it is lol).
Even with all that, it is pretty and I just went "oooh I want that". Just like with that light you had reviewed and got from my mom for my birthday (which is totally going into the "the internet made me buy it" segment in my next video lol). Which was kind of neat seeing in this video - I went "heeeey I have that light . . . " lol
I use this stand in my recliner and in bed every single night, and it sits on top of my legs. Now, I don't cross them, because then, no, that would not work. But I am so glad I got this stand! Because now I can work on any project anywhere. And I have taken this to a stitch meet up and it works great on a table also.
great video and too funny , as for the tight fit maybe you can take the original screw to get the right size
and go to the hardwood store and get one that's longer , problem solved , just an idea, this way you will have a little give .
Yes, my husband said the same exact thing!
When you tighten down the wooden holders when using a q snap frame doesn’t the plastic cover slide back to front? I do punch needle and when I put the q snap in and start punching the bar cover automatically moves back and forth. Don’t know how else to describe it.
I don't get any sliding at all.
Great video! All of the lap stands I've seen it looks like the stitcher sits on a portion of it and I always thought that looked very uncomfortable. I may have to try one of these!
Does it balance well on your lap? I mean when you're stitching it doesn't push forward? Also I'm worried about it holding still in tte position you have it? If yuu can flip it to the back, what prevents it from constantly pushing forward?
It does balance well. It doesn't push forward. Sometimes you have to tighten the knows again.
What brand is your scroll frame? It looks like it's good quality wood. Also like the tightening knobs.
Isabel Rego my scroll frame is from my stitchmate floor frame.
a lot of people love this stand but you also just ordered a Vptoky which i still waiting as well. Why you order a vptoky if you like this one? i wondering if i should order since vptokty takes so long?
This one is a little smaller and more portable. And so many fellow stitchers love it.
I found your video thank you
I have the lap/table stand but where do you put your pattern? How do you deal with patterns that are so small?
I will fold up my pattern to the spot I am working on and will attach it to my fabric with a needleminder.
Awesome!! Thank you for your quick response. I'm working on a piece that is probably about 24 - 30 inches wide. The pattern is so small that it is hard to keep track of where you are. I think I'm going to try to make a copy of the section I am working on and the blow it up so that I can see it better. And then I can attach to my pattern to my wip with a needleminder and not mess up my original pattern.
And you can rotate it so the bar is coming up the right side of you're lefthanded :D
Thank you so much for this info as I am left handed and always wonder if theside
bar would be in the way.
I had one of these and I am a lefty. I just but the bar on the side and used it. I did end up reselling mine years ago because I found that I like to fold up my legs when I stitch and that doesn't quite work out with a lap stand. lol
Does the side post get in the way?
Stitching Joanne not at all
Hi where can I buy like yours stand I am from South Africa Port Elizabeth
You will have to do a google search.
Thank you
Is this American made, and how can I get ahold of them ?
bonnie hinshaw I put a link in the description box. I don't know if American made.
would it hold diamond painting
No. It is for doing needlework.
Is there a piece that could hold a chart?
I think there is. If you check out artisan designs website you could look.
Hi Danielle, I'm really trying to decide it I want a stand and that looks like it would work for me, but can you turn it where it is on the right side? I'm left handed and need it on the other side.
Debra Brown all you have to do is flip the stand around and turn the clamp upside down.
What was your answer to this question? I am also left handed.
All you have to do is turn the stand around and flip over the clamp and you can use it left handed, if that makes sense.
You have a camera gremlins only comes out with the camera ;)
I missed an eBay sale on this frame by seconds! I thought I was being real smart waiting to get my bid in. It sold for $20!!!!!Grrrr
Joan Clarke omg. 20 dollars?!?!??!!