embroidery hoops

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10-29-2011, 05:22 AM

railroad

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Does anyone have recommendations for a really great embroidery hoop? I have a plastic one, but it doesnt keep the fabric tight enough. Thanks for any input. Love this board.

10-29-2011, 05:35 AM

QuiltnNan

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i've heard that the ones that have a metal ring that is not quite 360º and must be squeezed to put into the outside ring are very good

10-29-2011, 06:01 AM

AlwaysQuilting

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I also have slipping problems so I use a scrap of cotton batting between the fabric and the hoop. It makes it tight enough for me. I've also heard there is a sort of tape avail. for slipping but I've never tried it. Nancy's Notions might have it.

10-29-2011, 05:54 PM

johanka

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Quote:

Originally Posted by QuiltnNan

i've heard that the ones that have a metal ring that is not quite 360º and must be squeezed to put into the outside ring are very good

These are the ones I use and they hold the material as tight as they can.

10-29-2011, 06:38 PM

vagabondmom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by QuiltnNan

i've heard that the ones that have a metal ring that is not quite 360º and must be squeezed to put into the outside ring are very good

I use these also - have several sizes, they're my favorite.

10-29-2011, 07:04 PM

railroad

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thank you for your response. Where do you purchase them?

10-30-2011, 05:07 AM

threads57

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I am a long time stitcher doing both embroidery and cross stitch. I have used the plain plastic ones, woooden, and about 5 years ago began using the hoops put out by Clover. They are by far the best hoops I have ever used. The screw is hidden so the fabric doesn't get caught up in it. They are a bit more in price but boy are they worth it.