Comments on: Stitchqueries: Which Way Does the Hoop Go?

By: Loretta

Loretta — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:11:55 +0000

I absolutely agree, as long as it gets the job done and you’re comfortable with it then it’s the right way for you. That’s great advice for anyone doing anything

I use my q-snaps “upside down” probably about half of the time as well. It depends on if I’m holding them in hand or clamping them into my lap stand.

By: Mike Stewart

Mike Stewart — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:48:05 +0000

I found this article interesting for a number of reasons. First, it reminded of something someone told many years ago when it came to stitching. She said, “Everything I show you or that you become comfortable using, will be wrong in somebody’s eyes. The important thing to remember is to do it in way that is comfortable for you. There is no hard and fast right or wrong way to do something.” I use Q snaps instead of hoops because I find they don’t mark the material quite as bad and to run the tails under, you can loosen the tension on the material for ease of finishing. Just my humble opinion. Peace from PA!

By: Pam Rhodes

Pam Rhodes — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:54:29 +0000

When I use q=snaps I place a piece of felt under the aida or linen and that seems to hold the material fairly tight

By: Hazel Anderson

Hazel Anderson — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:06:22 +0000

Hi! I don’t think that it really matters which way up the hoop is, just as long as you remove it when you’ve finished stitching for the day so that you don’t get the usual marks on the fabric. Personally, I prefer the Madeira spring-type hoops but have never tried this type before. Best wishes, Hazel, UK

By: Loretta

Loretta — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:42:41 +0000

I’m glad it was helpful I often do the same thing with my q-snaps and it works just as well.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:08:14 +0000

Wow have been stitching for almost 40 years and I never have tried that. I mostly used q snaps and what I have done is to loosen it to secure threads, but this sounds easier and a time saver. Definitely going to try it. Thanks for the great tip.

By: Eman

Eman — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:28:26 +0000

Thank you so much for this tip. It’s really quite useful. I think ending the thread will be easier this way. Thanks.

By: Joni via STNA's Facebook Fan Page

Joni via STNA's Facebook Fan Page — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:35:13 +0000

Oh, right now I use the extra few inches of fabric around the design to fold over whatever stitching the grips are going over. When I tried that last night the excess fabric all folded over on my stitching…I hope I’m explaining this right. LOL

By: Joni via STNA's Facebook Fan Page

Joni via STNA's Facebook Fan Page — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:33:29 +0000

I tried setting my HAED with the stitching “inside” of the frame…but I was worried the grips would catch on the backside of the stitches. Suggestions on how to prevent that?

By: Sandra via STNA's Facebook Fan Page

Sandra via STNA's Facebook Fan Page — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:43:57 +0000

I couldn’t stitch without my Q Snaps! I stitch on top, but I think it is a matter of personal preference how you do it.