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Tips - Hoops and Frames

Hoops and Frames assist stitchers with keeping even tension on fabric and stitches.

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.

What's Your Experience with Ratchet Needlework Frames?

Have you tried the ratchet needlework frames? Give us your opinion on them.

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