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Avoid Catching Floss on Hoop and Fabric
Tip for avoiding catching your floss on fabric in your hoop.

How to Avoid Hoop Creases
Keep creases from ruining a project.

Using Longer Dowels with Wooden Needlework Frames
Tip about using longer dowels with wooden needlework frames.

Put Fabric in a Hoop
Follow these directions to learn how to put fabric in a hoop.

Put Cross Stitch Fabric in a Ratchet Needlework Frame
Walk-through of how to put Cross Stitch fabric in a ratchet needlework frame.

Calipenny's Prevent Fabric from Slipping Tip
Method for keeping fabric tight in wooden hoops, even if the fabric is barely large enough to fit in the hoop.

Eva's Tip about Using a Drop Cloth
Quickly protect stitching from dust while leaving it visible and easily accesible.

jberg's Tip About Creating a Custom Bag for Stitching
Use heavy plastic to create a customized bag for your stitching frame.

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