I agree with the Monster, it works very well. I first purchased the original Snap Hoop and was very disappointed. I tried doing organza table runners and it sipped and slid all over the place! I called the company and was told it wasn't for thin fabrics, it also wouldn't hold towels or quilt sandwiches, the magnets weren't strong enough. So pretty much useless. I put it away. Went to a demo and the new Monster was demoed there. I asked if I could get the new TOP part of the frame, as it seemed to be the same base. YES!!!! I ordered it and was thrilled. The old snap hoop had several small magnets embedded into the top hoop. Not very strong and lots of "space" inbetween with no holding power. The new Monster is one continuous very strong band of magnets. And they aren't kidding, it will pinch you! Keep the foam board spacer in there while storing or you will fight to get the top and bottom hoops apart! I is great for quilt sandwiches, towels, organza and even just plain cotton fabric with stabilizer I float most things in regular hoops, this allows me to hoop it without trouble, no movement and quick and easy to adjust to next area. No more broken hoops trying to fit a towel! I have Viking Diamond Royale. Many people don't agree with using aftermarket items on their machines. I am not one of them! It is out of warranty anyway, and it works!