Adjustable needlework stand

Claim 1

A stand supporting an embroidery hoop for adjustable pivotal and rotary movement comprising: a base formed of square tubing comprising a pair of horizontal parallel leg members and a crossmember secured transversely substantially centrally therebetween, a pedestal member formed of square tubing extending vertically from said base substantially centrally of said cross member, a plurality of bolts removably securing said pedestal member on said cross member, a support member comprising a short section of square tubing rotatably attached to said pedestal member, a pair of support arms, each having one end pivotally attached to opposite sides of said support member and another end extending outwardly therefrom, an embroidery hoop secured to and supported between the ends of said support arms, a bolt securing said support member on said pedestal member and a nylon anti-friction washer interposed between said support member and said pedestal member attaching said support member to said pedestal member for 360° rotary movement thereon, and a bolt pivotally attaching said support arms to said support member and a nylon anti-friction washer interposed between each support arm and said support member and operable to retain said hoop in a selected pivotally adjusted position through 180° of movement, each of said bolts comprising a cap screw and a lock nut with an elastomeric insert resisting unthreading.