Pioneer Primitives

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Pioneer Primitives

Gripper Frames for Rug Hooking and Punch Needle

My professional carpenter husband built me a rug hooking frame a few years ago, and I have finally convinced him to build them to sell. Everyone who sees my frame loves it and wants one just like it! We have sold several already locally through preorders, and are now ready to offer them here. These gripper frames are built to order and are finely crafted of fine hardwood.

The NEW Pioneer Rug Hooking Frame is constructed of unfinished maple and is available in both the lap frame style and as a floor frame. The frame opening is a perfectly rectangular 11.5 inches by 14 inches, and is the perfect size--not too big and not too small. The fine metal grippers are strong and securely attached, they work for any backing, I have personally used linen, monk's cloth and burlap and never had a problem with my rugs staying firmly taught. Molded plastic tri-knobs are easy to grip and turn, they won't dig into your fingers like regular metal wing nuts!

The frame swivels on the base 360* and tilts to any angle. The floor stand model raises and lowers to your desired height and angle as well, making this frame fully customizable to your needs. It is even light weight and easy to take to your hooking group (I've done just that with this frame for 3 years now!).

Shipping costs will be displayed in the shopping cart when you click on "Order". All gripper frames are carefully custom built to order for you by our master carpenter, so please allow up to 3-4 weeks for his high quality construction. It will be worth the wait!

Cheaper than a Puritan frame--and it does so much more!	Pioneer Lap Frame 14 inch by 11.5 inch opening Gripper strips Tri knobs for easy loosening and tightening Swivels and tilts to any position $150
	Pioneer Floor Stand Frame Same as above with floor stand that adjusts by loosening the bolt with the tri knob and raising it up or down. Very easy to adjust! Newly redesigned to stay in position better! Sale! $275
	Pioneer Floor Stand Frame with optional Lap Base Order this option and make your Gripper Frame interchangeable! Great for traveling, easy to switch from a lap frame to the floor stand. $299
	Gripper Frame for Punch Needle 6" square opening Never re-tighten your fabric while punching again. You will never go back to a hoop after trying this frame.. Slightly rounded edges give the grippers more leverage on the fabric, keeping it completely taught while you punch. Order your frame today! $45.00

Custom Frames

Custom sized wooden frames in multiple styles for your needlework, papercrafts, etc. You choose the style, color, even the size! We also have frames already sized for our punch needle projects, it is easy to match them up.

Frames are custom built by a professional carpenter and hand painted especially for you, so please allow 3 to 10 days for shipment. If you need one fast, drop us a note with your payment, and we will get it out fast!

Custom Frame Ordering

Here is how it works:

Select color and trim style, then click "Add to Cart"

Calculate how big the opening of your frame will be. For example, an 8 by 10 inch frame would add up to 36 inches total (8+8+10+10=36 inches).

Increase quantity in the shopping cart to your total inches. (The above example would be 36 for the quantity.) Price per inch is normally 69 cents, sale price 49 cents! (Limited Time only).

Tell us your chosen frame opening dimensions in the Notes area of the shopping cart, for example"8 by 10 inches."

You are done! We will construct your frame especially for you.

*Need help? Email us your size, trim choice, and color, and we will figure it out for you and email you an invoice. *
colors

Color choices: (pictured, left to right)
Midnight Blue, Sage, Wheat, Tomato Red, Walnut, Black
See trim styles below.

Frames for Pioneer Primitives Punch needle designs

Select your color and size:

Vine Style Frame
pictured in Wheat

Colonial Frame
pictured in Midnight Blue

Leaf Frame
pictured in Sage

Plain Frame
pictured in Walnut

Flower Frame
pictured in Tomato Red

Discontinued! Sorry!