Silk Road Needle Arts

                        St. Petersburg, Florida
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Hoops, Frames, Q-Snaps--

The use of a hoop or frame is pretty much a personal choice; people do what works best for them.

Many stitchers find that using a hoop or frame helps them control the piece better and helps them perfect their stitching. With the fabric firmly fixed in place, it is easier to keep a better stitch tension, and for some of the more complicated stitches, a taut fabric is a must.

When using hoops, it is recommended that you remove the hoop each day after stitching to avoid permanent marking of the fabric; you may also want to consider wrapping the hoop with bias tape to help prevent marking of your fabric.

We stock a number of wooden hoops from England, as well as stretcher bars, scroll frames, and Q-Snaps; again, the choice is yours, with the important thing that you enjoy your stitching.