Magnetic Hoops Used for Quilting on Embroidery Machine?
 

Does anyone use the magnetic hoops to do their quilting on their embroidery machine? I have been using the regular hoops - but it is hard to get the quilts hooped. I am going to try sticky solvy, but just saw those magnetic hoops and wondered if anyone had success with them and if there was one that would work with my BL Esante.

I have been told not to use magnets around computerized machines. I'm not sure if this is true, but thought I would pass it on just in case. (It does kind of make sense that it would mess with the computer.)

I have the Janome 15000 which uses magnetic hoops for quilting. They work great.

i have the janome 11000 and the magnetic hoop works great. was told this is the one to use for quilting.going to look for the new purple tip needles that are suppose to be better
Gale

I got a magnetic hoop for my birthday last year and haven't tried it yet for quilting. Mine is made for my machine so it is not a concern - unfortunately the largest magnetic hoop for my machine is only 5 x 7.

The computers in sewing machines are not the same as older computers so the magnetic hoops don't hurt them

I have and use several magnetic hoops for quilting on my Brother machine. They work great. Much better than stick back stabilizer.

I use the magnetic hoop on my Ruby Royale and it's great, I would imagine if you weren't supposed to use magnets near the computerised machine, makers wouldn't supply the magnetic hoops for their machines.

My dealer says that the magnets we use around our machines are not enough to bother them at all. Would take a huge magnet to mess up a machine.

Good to know and thank you everyone. One other question - there seem to be several types of magnetic hoops. There is a magna hoop and a snap hoop and a monster hoop. Can you tell me which ones you have used? I want to order one but want to get the most current that people have actually used because they are not inexpensive - and I want to get one soon for the quilt I am doing now.

Monster hoop
 

A while ago I purchased the DIME Magna Hoop. I was very disappointed, as it wasn't as strong as it would need to be to hold a quilt. I have a Viking Diamond, so I purchased four of their magnets. Still not thrilled, as 4 was not enough. Got 4 more and that was great! But every time I wanted to move the quilt to a different area, I had to deal with EIGHT magnets!! Not long ago I attended a DIME demo, and they had drastically improved the Magna, and now it is the Monster Hoop. I was over the moon! STRONG magnetic ring the same size as the metal hoop! I ordered it and it is WONDERFUL! They have a hoop for almost every machine (ordered custom for your machine) so they fit your clamp, etc. I use it all the time, moves easily when you want it to, but doesn't move when it is slightly bumped like the original did. Several sizes available and comes with a plastic "board" to store between the magnet and the ring (trust me, you don't want to let them touch, you won't be able to separate them!) I just ordered the top magnet, since I already had the ring. I can eve do applique and not disturb the hoop position while trimming. I have completely removed the hoop to fix a bobbin issue and replaced it with NO issues! I love the Monster!

I have used magma and snap, the monster is just a stronger top for the snap hoop and honestly would not buy a snap hoop without the monster as it shifts way too much. I own the magna hoop the only qualm I have with it is you lose some of the hoop space since it sits inside your regular hoop

is there a magnetic hoop for the janome 350e?

I too was told not to use magnets around my Viking Embroidery Machine. It is older so I still won't take the chance. They look easy and I wish I could use them. Just an old scaredy cat I guess.

I would recommend that you not use any stabilizer unless you know it is totally wash away and you plan to immediately wash the quilt. I have a lovely quilt until you look at the back and see all the little white dots of stabilizer!! That was the first and last time I even used any stabilizer. Generally your quilts are heavy enough that you don't really need stabilizer.

I have the Designer Diamond and the Epic and there is no problem with using any magnet around the machines. There are magnetic hoops for these machines and they are great! Actually the hoops have very powerful magnets that hold the project in place.

The Snap Hoops, Magna Hoops and Monster Hoops are all the same thing. The Snap hoops have the fewest and weakest magnets, the Magna has more and the Monster has best and strongest magnets. As far as I know they do not make them for the Babylock Esante.

I haven't used the magnetic hoops, but have been checking them out. Nancy's Notions has the full range of sizes and the machines they fit.
http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...ock+brother.do

My neighbor has a newer Viking embroidery machine, but I don't remember which model. She did a lot of embroidery and bought the Viking magnetic hoop. Her machine has not worked right since even after we took it in for service.

I use Mighty Hoops for my 12 needle Happy embroidery machine very successfully. Mighty Hoops have stronger magnets than many of the ones for home machines, but I have never had a problem with them holding something. I routinely do burp cloths using pre-folded diapers, much thicker than a quilt. I don't use any stabilizer, just hoop and go.

Janome 11000SE
 

I have the Janome 11000 SE and when I try to put a quilt in one of the hoops, it just pops off. I'm so frustrated that I don't even do it any more. This machine has the magnetic clips for each side, but I have no luck with them.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I checked out Nancy's Notions, but do not see a Monster Hoop available for I.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks

Do they work well when you are embroidering on thin fabrics like cotton or a shirt?

I bought the magnetic hoop Husqvarna Viking sells for their machines and have been happy quilting with it. I have a Designer Diamond I bought on July 5, 2008.

Here is my experience and I hope it helps. I have used the older Magna Hoop on my Babylock Eseante. It was fine, but it does use up hoop space and not nearly as strong as I wanted. I bought the Magna Hoop- Hoop Monster for my Babylock Ellissimo Gold. All kinds of I love it.... I even purchased a second one in a different size. It holds so well and so easy to adjust the item to get it hooped straight. I have also used this on a Pfaff Creative Sensation Pro. It was wonderful. I use them for all my embroidery, not just quilts. Yes, I have quilted a few projects using my embroidery machine. Pretty slick. Might I suggest using the product Print and Stick. It is also made by DIME. (Same as the Hoops). What ever design you choose as your quilt design. Print it out on the Print and Stick. You will reuse it over and over on your quilt. This way, after you have sewn out the design once (now you know where your working from) you will peal the design off the paper it comes on, place it next to the design you have already sewn (If your design connects like a continuous design, perfect way to line it up). It will stick to the fabric without leaving any sticky residue behind. Put your hoop back on your machine, now line up your needle with the cross hairs printed on the design (center your needle). Remove the Print and Stick template and push start on your machine. Repeat until finished. I used with success, the same template, on flannel 66 times. Mine was edge to edge quilting. If your doing blocks...even easier. YouTube probably has a video. I know there is one on there demoing the Quilt E. They used these products. Best of luck.

I have three sizes of metal magnetic hoops that Viking makes for my prior Diamond Royale and now the Epic. I have not had any change in the machine's performance or functionality after using any of them. Also, I prefer regular stabilizer as opposed to sticky back and use the outline tack down.

Ileane Roche, I'm sure I missed spelled her name created some for all machines from what Nancy Zieman says. I have magnetic ones for my Viking and love it.

My dealer did a demo on a magnetic hoop last week at Pfaff club. She says the magnet doesn't hurt a thing. I asked the same question. I have always been told to keep magnets away from computers, too/

The magnets in those hoops are not strong enough to harm your machine. They work great.

I am the second one here to ask if this hoops goes well with the Janome 350?????

Not true the dealer must not sell them

Monster hoop
 

The monster hoop has the strongest magnet

That is not true. I have the Husqvarna Epic and have the magnetic hoops. The magnets with those hoops are so strong they are hard to pull apart. We were told by the company that it would take a HUGE magnet (not something we would have) to affect anything. No problems. The hoops are HV made for the machines.

This sound interesting I now have to go and check this out. All new to me.

I have been using them on the Brother Ve2200 and now on the Stellaire - no problems, one of the top Brother seller carries and sells them. They make hooping so much easier if you have problems hooping or with your dexterity.

Short answer: NO. Long answer: https://fashion-incubator.com/magnet...ewing-machine/

Kathy

I have the DIME monster hoop. I love it, and use it more than any other hoop. I've used it for ITH purses (I think I've done 15 for myself, family and friends); edge to edge quilting. free standing lace etc. etc. etc. Expensive, but worth it!

Kathy

I'm using the Janome AciFil tool kit on a 550e.The magnetic hoop very easy to use and accurate to line up..... Zoo

What hoops do you have? I was told by DME that they do not make any magna hoops for the 15000.
Are you referring to the clips that come on some Janome hoops. These are not magnetic hoops. The magnahoops are great and fit alot of machines. They do have some for the 500e, but not for other Janome Machines. I have called them every year for 6 years to ask them to include the 11000 and 15000, so far, to no avail. If this has change, please post the DME hoop you use.

It's O K to use magnets around the embroidery machine. When the first embroidery machines came out, we were told not to use magnets, but as time went on, the embroidery machines improved and have more protection, so we don't need to worry anymore.

I'm glad to hear this as I am waiting on the Monster Hoop from DIME. I have the Epic 1 and have Husqvarna's magnetic hoops which work great but I needed a larger magnetic hoop. My friend got the DIME for her Epic 2 and did a king sized quilt with it and said it did great. She did custom on it. It was a lot of work but it was beautiful when she was done. The magnets from Husqvarna are very strong. Our machines are not affected by magnets.