How to Buy an Embroidery Hoop

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An essential tool for any type of embroidery, a plastic, metal or wooden hoop holds the fabric tight while you work. The hoop enables you to sew quickly and keep your stitches even.

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Embroidery Yarns
Stitch Encyclopedia
Threads
Embroidery Scissors
Embroidery Floss
Fabrics
Embroidery Threads
Embroidery Needles
Embroidery Hoops

Step 1

Learn what types of hoops are available. Most stitchery books illustrate these. In addition to standard round lap hoops, for large projects some crafters use an oval rug or quilting hoop, an artists' stretcher frame, a square frame or a standing frame.
Step 2

Choose the hoop size best suited to your project, preferences and budget. Bigger hoops allow a bigger work area, but lap hoops, ranging from about 4 to 12 inches in diameter, are less bulky, more portable and less expensive.
Step 3

Check catalogs, local craft stores and craft sections of discount department stores for hoop selections. Other possible sources for hoops are garage sales and thrift shops.

Tips & Warnings

For your first project, you may want to borrow a hoop.

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Kani2 said

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on 9/22/2008 When I tries to create my own design it starts from the centre. How do I get to start from the left top hand corner.

on 6/11/2007 I prefer to use the bamboo hoop. They keep the material taut far better than plastic ones. And as far as borrowing one before you take to needlework, they are cheap enough at Walmart, and you can get them in any size there, from very small to lap size.