Similane 6 Pieces Embroidery Hoops, Plastic Circle Cross Stitch Hoop Ring 3.4 inch to 10.2 inch (Multicolor) for Embroidery and Cross Stitch
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For free motion embroidery and quilting, I grew frustrated with the bamboo hoop that I threw away after using it for a long time. There were a lot of popping noises coming from the top ring. Hoops made of plastic are notched in such a way that the top one fits into the groove on the bottom one. Whenever I work on my hoops, they no longer break apart as they used to. I'm only concerned about the plastic hoops as I need to make sure there are no burrs on the surface and file it down before I use them.
In memory of my sister who is in nursing care, I gave her this gift. The hands of her right hand are moderately arthritic. All of these fit comfortably in her hands. For 40 years she tapped out 80 words per minute. She is now 74.
In order to quilt free motion, I use the two largest hoops. Two layers of cotton fabric and batting are layered in between each other to make a quilt sandwich. Even the added thickness of seams is not taken into account. You can use a longer screw instead of the one provided for use with thicker materials. If you plan to use something thicker, you should use a longer screw rather than the one
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The bamboo hoops have a groove that regular bamboo hoops do not have. I feel this groove helps to hold the material tighter so there is no slipping of thin material when using thin material as can happen with While placing the material inside the hoop and tightening the hoop requires some patience, it does take some time. There is still a trick that I must figure out to tighten it without puckering the material (the groove makes it hard to just slip over the inner hoop) so I am hoping there is something else I need to do. As soon as I have it, I will probably change the rating. Until then, I give it a 4 out of 5.
tightening the hoop over the fabric can cause the fabric to bunch up, on top of which the outer and inner hoops will slip Each of these hoops has a ridge and a divot allowing it to nest together tightly without bunching or marring up The variety of sizes you get for the cost is great for just about any project. I would recommend these for those who enjoy cross stitching or embroidery as an easy and fun way to use their artistic talents.
There is an inner lip that is supposed to lock the hoop into place, but in reality, it just makes it more difficult for you to seat the hoops properly while also making it harder for them to tighten down. They don't really provide good value for money. The problem is that they aren't very hard to use or very sturdy.
This is my favorite type of hoop. As the material is being worked, it stays in place. I only have one complaint after embroidering about 20 squares for the quilt, the screw does not seem to tighten properly.
Hoops like these look pretty, but they are flimsy and difficult to handle when in use. When you are sandwiching your material, it is very difficult to get the inside hoop to nestle inside the outside hoop. However, as far as using them as something practical for creating the piece, their practical use is only as a frame for embroidered pieces as gifts. That's a wrap.
These are much nicer than the wooden hoops I've used in the past. If you're going to use them for something like a dream catcher or a fairy garden, the wooden hoops would be a good idea, My dream catchers were made by covering the hoops with thin suede and using only the inner portions of the hoops.
They are low priced. Of course, the plastic ones are better for embroidering. There is no risk of them breaking since they are so sturdy.
It's a great pair of They have a groove on the underside of the ring that holds the fabric firmly. As soon as I bought them for my granddaughter, I bought a pack for myself.
I have been embroidering since I was a teenager and have used many hoops over the years (I am 71) and these just do not As a start, none of the screws moved at all in the beginning, and they refused to Even after spraying WD40 on them, they were still too tight to turn, and even then, my material would sag even when I pull it tight. Likewise, they do not hold the material taut no matter how tight I pull, so the material would flop. Unfortunately, they are not as great as I had hoped. This is not something I would recommend.
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