The hoops at the top are shower curtain rings. Made strips that are hanging down. The clamps are from homedepot or lowes. They are nice and strong. It works great for me, and at one time I had my machine in front of a window so used the drapes with the clamps, that also worked great. Also go to embroidery Libriary. They have a lot of light quilt blocks. I always use the double run patterns holds better and looks better. Have a great time with your machine.