Keep your needlework, cross-stitch, and needlepoint projects smooth, taut, and perfectly square with Colonial Needle Mini Stretcher Bars. Crafted from soft pine wood with eased edges, these lightweight stretcher bars interlock seamlessly at the corners to create a sturdy, reusable working frame that prevents canvas distortion and slant while you stitch.

At just ½" wide, these mini bars are comfortable to hold for extended stitching sessions and are ideal for small to medium-sized projects.

Key Features

• Keeps Fabric & Canvas Taut: Maintains even tension across your project, reducing distortion and making stitching easier and more precise.

• Compact ½" Profile: Slimmer than standard stretcher bars, offering a lightweight and comfortable grip that won't weigh down your hands.

• Soft Pine with Eased Edges: Smoothly finished wood protects your fabric and canvas threads from snagging.

• Interlocking Corner Design: Easily slot ends together at right angles to create custom square or rectangular frames—no tools required.

• Reusable & Durable: Perfect for multiple projects over time; simply attach your canvas using thumb tacks or brass tacks.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Colonial Needle Company

• Bar Width: ½ inch

• Material: Soft Pine Wood

• Packaging: Sold in pairs (2 bars per package)

Note: Stretcher bars are sold in pairs. To assemble a full four-sided frame, you will need 2 pairs (one pair for the height and one pair for the width).

How to Choose Your Size

1. Measure your fabric or canvas outer dimensions (not just the design area).

2. Choose stretcher bar lengths that match or are slightly smaller than your outer canvas measurement so you can secure it tautly across the frame.

3. Combine any two pair sizes (e.g., one 8" pair and one 10" pair) to build a custom 8" times 10" rectangular working frame!