Cross-Stitching

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Subject	Author	Date Posted
Hoops and marks	Kelly	4/30/2007 3:27 PM
I was wondering whether many of you use hoops when stitching? I like the neater result i get because the aida is nice and taut however i don't like the marks i normally always get :-( is there any way around this? I have tried wrapping material around the hoop but then i can't get my aida to sit right. Can anyone help please?
Hoops and marks  Hi Kelly! I've used hoops and never had a problem with marks. I always take my aida out of the hoo...	Cookiesheet	4/30/2007 5:28 PM
Hoops and marks  I also like using a frame. I've been surfing the net looking for a lap/table scroll frame. I've foun...	Stacie	9/29/2009 8:42 PM
Hoops and marks  Hi Kelly, I use hoops bound with linen strips for stitching and I made the mistake of leaving the h...	Redlollipop	6/1/2007 2:28 PM
Hoops and marks  Check out Q-snap frames. They're a lot more friendly than hoops, and they hardly leave any crease a...	Will	6/1/2007 6:26 PM
Hoops and marks  I don't use hoops nor scrolls when stitching on aida fabric. I find it more relaxing just to roll...	Busydebbie	6/2/2007 3:01 PM
Hoops and marks  I tend to just stitch in hand, but I do have a rather large pattern that I may end up putting in som...	Kari	6/16/2007 6:53 PM
Hoops and marks  I put 2 layers of tissue paper between my hoop and adia. It still leaves a mark but no where near a...	JustCher826	6/20/2007 4:10 PM
Hoops and marks  Hello, I have heard about this. So you lay two pieces of tissue paper over your piece of aida and th...	Sherrie	12/18/2008 12:55 PM
Hoops and marks  Best idea I've found is to just take it out of the hoop after the end of each session and roll it ba...	Terry B	12/18/2008 9:54 PM
Hoops and marks  I dont really know what to say about this either, cause I have been stitching now for 16yrs with hoo...	Melissa	12/19/2008 7:04 PM
Hoops and marks  This has been an interesting discussion with so many opinions. I'll add mine! I have been stitchi...	mkm	12/20/2008 10:57 AM
Hoops and marks  I always use the Q snap frames. They are alot better I think than hoops and they don't leave the ma...	Cheryl	1/10/2009 5:03 PM
Hoops and marks  I used to use hoops and would put a piece of tissue paper between the hoop and the material. Someti...	Cheri	3/3/2009 1:40 PM
Hoops and marks  I started using Q snaps earlier this year after trying hoops and in hand method for years. I never g...	Jean	3/13/2009 8:14 PM
Hoops and marks  I have stitched with both hoops and an EZ stitch stand that uses scrolls. I love the stand, but it i...	Mountain-Sprite	4/8/2009 10:53 AM
Hoops and marks  NO MORE HOOP FOR ME! About 20 years ago I swallowed hard (price for me at the time) and bought a flo...	Suz	4/8/2009 5:03 PM
Hoops and marks  I use tissue paper and tear around it as I get the area it works well and keeps the oils and dirts f...	jeryce	5/25/2009 4:03 PM
Hoops and marks  Used to use hoops... tossed them out...then used stretcher bars...BUT recently found the BEST thing:...	Rosemary	7/2/2009 4:54 PM
Hoops and marks  I use the split scroll bars with a floor stand, and find that they hold the cross-stitch material ta...	mkm	7/3/2009 1:58 PM
Hoops and marks  Regardless of the size, I have NEVER used a hoop after ruining a piece. I just keep the side rolled ...	Sharon	7/26/2009 2:13 PM
Hoops and marks  I have been using hoops also, but to my surprise I have found Q Snaps work very good Wouldn't work w...	Elaine	8/27/2009 11:59 PM