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Abstract

An improved craft stand for securing craft frames and craft materials thereto comprising a base and having an upright telescoping standard secured thereto. The telescoping standard including a lower hollow member and an upper telescoping member. The standard further includes a tensioning assembly for securing the upper telescoping member in a desired extended position with respect to the lower hollow member. A universal joint assembly is mounted on an upper end of the standard. A cross arm is connected at its middle to the universal joint assembly and includes opposite ends. A pair of clamp assemblies are attached to the cross arm at its opposite ends. The clamp assemblies are adapted for securing a craft type frame or other items to be worked on by a craft practitioner. Adapter blocks are provided which are securable to the clamp assemblies such that a portion of the adapter block extends above the clamp assemblies. An inner surface of an inner hoop of a hoop type craft frame is securable to the adapter blocks such that an outer hoop is freely and removably securable to the inner hoop without having to release the inner hoop from the clamp assemblies.

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