MushyMushy
Marseeya Here!
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2006
What did you use to hoop such a large cloth? I'm eagerly awaiting my kit in the mail, and I was wondering what you used as a hoop.
I have used an 8" plastic hoop for all my kits( have done 8 upto now). With some of the kits there is a big excess of cloth but i just roll it up. Works for me.
I too have used the Q-Snaps & love using them. You can get them in many different sizes & they are great!
i dont use anything....i find it easier to stitch without in a sewing motion. i find it faster as well. no need keep moving your hand above and under the fabric. anyone else not use anything...is this uncommon?
I don't use a hoop....I use the q-snaps for my projects. I find they are better than hoops. They keep your fabric tighter and don't leave marks like the hoops do. You can get them at Hobby Lobby or any online needlework stores.
i dont use anything....i find it easier to stitch without in a sewing motion. i find it faster as well. no need keep moving your hand above and under the fabric. anyone else not use anything...is this uncommon?
I'm the same way. I've found my tension is the same whether or not I use a hoop or even a Q-snap. It's way quicker if I use that sewing motion. I just roll the fabric like a scroll, and then I have a sturdy handle to hold on to.
I have several friends who cross stitch, and they all use some sort of 'stretcher'. They seem amazed that I don't use a hoop.
"Sewing motion"...Putting the needle in the top of the fabric and up from the bottom all in one stitch.
Regular cross stitch method...stabbing the needle from the top to the bottom, moving your hand underneath, then pulling the thread all the way through, then finding the hole to bring the needle back to the top, stab, bring your hand back to the top, then pull your thread through.
"sewing" pulls your thread through two holes at once.
Is that clear as mud??