by jerrib 17 Nov 2013

Hi Cuties:

I thought I would pass this one to anyone who might be interested. When I got my new machine, this summer, I was concerned about pressing down on my hoops. I had a friend cut me two pieces of wood (one for each size), so that the metal hook on the bottom on the hoop was not being pushed down. I was worried that with a lot of use, this might damage the hook. The piece of wood is about 1/2" high, so when I am hooping, I place the hook over the edge,so it is not on the hard service. Works well and no pressure on the hooks.
the first picture is the bottom of my hoops, showing the hooks.
The second is the hoop over the edge.
Hugs Jerri

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Comments (9)

by mops Moderator 18 Nov 2013

I always place the hoop just over the edge of the table, same principle.

What I do have is a piece of MDF that fits the inside of the hoop. Ideal when you want to cut material at the back of your embroidery when doing iTH items. I place the hoop upside down over the MDF and that prevents pushing down on the fabric and stretching or slightly moving it.

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by jerrib 18 Nov 2013

Good idea, thank you

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by haleymax 18 Nov 2013

Thanks.

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by jerrib 18 Nov 2013

Your welcome

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by 02kar Moderator 18 Nov 2013

I love seeing the tips others share. Thanks for sharing yours.

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by jerrib 18 Nov 2013

Me too, if it helps others, why not....and your welcome.

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by hightechgrammy 18 Nov 2013

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing with us!

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by jerrib 18 Nov 2013

Your welcome...

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by cfidl 18 Nov 2013

I have had to use what ever was around, usually by quilt cutting board. I have seen on TV hooping donw upside down because of the protrusions.

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by jerrib 18 Nov 2013

Whatever works to protect the hooks...

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by baydreamer 17 Nov 2013

I use an old cutting board that has an opening for a handle. Works great

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by jerrib 17 Nov 2013

Great idea too. Thank you for sharing....

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by shirley124 17 Nov 2013

I have always used a bought bread board for this purpose. But now with bigger hoops this is a great idea. Shirley

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by jerrib 17 Nov 2013

Thank you Shirley, what ever helps to protect them.

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by noah 17 Nov 2013

Great idea Jerri love it hugs

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by jerrib 17 Nov 2013

Thanks Carolyn: Hope it helps someone else with their hoops.

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by pldc 17 Nov 2013

A good idea Jerri. thanks for sharing, hugs

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by rescuer 17 Nov 2013

That is a good idea! My hoops are flat -- but if I ever get the other kind I will know what to do thanks. :)

by jerrib 17 Nov 2013

Your welcome Loralye. Really helps to preserve the hoops from damage... I ordered another set just in case, they aren't cheap, so the longer I can make them last the better...

by jerrib 17 Nov 2013

I wish mine were flat also, that was why I came up with this idea. My Pfaff hoops lasted me over 10 years and it was down near the screw area that finally snapped (plastic). Why can't they make them out of metal to last for ever....

by gerryb 17 Nov 2013

If they were metal, we wouldn't have to replace them & they'd lose money! As if they didn't cost enough to start with!! Same reason we can't update or replace parts of our software, like 3D!!

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