Duuuuude...the last minute of this video changed everything for me! I had all but given up on the plastic hoops. Thanks!

Ive been loading the hoop with the well orientation ever since I saw this video two years ago and I'm never going back. Super useful tip!!

Using a hoop was so annoying and led me to learn to stitch in my hand with a quicker method of only keeping the needle on the top of the fabric. Works like a charm and no more hoop. These are great tips, though!

Stitching in the well….. Mind. Blown. ❤

Oh wow! I’ve been using those hoops wrong for a very long time!🤣

... or don't use a hoop at all. I tension the fabric with the fingers of the hand holding it. It's just a matter of experience and practice - better leave the thread too loose than pulling it too hard. Without a hoop stitching is much faster, as you can go in and out of the fabric in one go (it's easier on eavenweave than on Aida).

You just changed my life! I was just complaining about the tension on my hoopla hoop!!

As a beginner, this video is so helpful! I have been loading my fabric wrong.

Very good info! I quit using the hoop because my left hand hurts holding it and thought it must be me being old and having some arthritis. lol. Glad I saw this and will try again because Iwant to soon start on a big project that will be too difficult to hand hold it.

I'm going to try in the well next time! I've come across the issues you mentioned when doing the 'drum' method. Thanks for also sharing the 'secret' to the plastic hoops!

WOW THANK YOU. I've been using these plastic hoops wrong my whole life, LOL! Tension issues = vanished!

So I watched this video and was like ok for most of it but I have the plastic hoops with the lips. I tried it today on one of my projects and am completely blown away by how much tighter my fabric is holding. So thanks for this video.

I was taught this way on a hoop so to keep the fabric clean; accidentally putting it down on a soiled surface. I also fold the back over the front on the edge, still keeping my body oils off the fabric. I also place the outside hoop on the backside, to keep from threads getting caught on the hoop closure. So much easier!

Omg. I’ve been using these hoops wrong for so long. Thank you!

I normally don't use hoops, but was looking how to use it since there's a protect I'll start and they say is better with a hoop + the finish. This video is incredibly useful thanks

Get rid of hand fatigue- attach your hoop to a stand and learn to stitch with both hands. I’m going to try your hoop method though. I only work from the front with pin stitches etc but it’ll be a good frame to rest my scissors in 🙂 it’ll also be easier to roll and pin fabric.

You have Pretty Patrick from Bee and Puppycat energy 💖

great tip for us beginners!.. can i suggest one tip though? could you raise your microphone recording level.. I'm at almost max volume to hear you... i then forgot my volume setting and the advert that came at the end was so loud i nearly dropped my mug of coffee! LOL. thanks again for this tip

Oh my goodness, you literally just saved my project with the hoopla hoop!!!

Low key genuis. Never thought of this

My mother taught me embroidery, and she learned it from her mama. I do believe I have been doing it wrong...lol. My next project will be done with your tips in mind. We always have room to learn, and it's wonderful to be able to share such cool tips. Thank you, I'm a new subscriber, and I've learned so much already.

Omg! I learned soooooo much with this video!! Thank you!!!!

In the well makes way more sense, and now im mad ive struggled so hard burying the stitch 🤣

Thanks for the info. Have a good day and stay safe.💜

I've actually done the "well" stitching format in the past. Now that I'm older and have arthritis in my fingers I could see how that would be advantageous so I'm going to switch to that from now on. Thank you for the tip! Found your channel a few weeks ago and I'm really enjoying it.

I had given up on plastic hoops! Thanks man!!!

I stitch in the well also but never called it that 😂

I am using this technique now. By the way. Your Budgie looks a lot like my Budgie, Sam. 💜

This is amazing! I hate hoops for all of the reasons you demonstrated! Now I'm excited to try them and see if they are beneficial to my stitching! Thank you 👏

Ooooh my goodness, this was so helpful!!! Thank you! (also Nugget is the CUTEST)

Hi, I just found you today 11/17/20 while browsing cross stitch info. I'm working on my first piece (my first was in 1983 so I don't count that one!). I am making a Nintendo Animal Crossing Villager. I started with a hoop initially but then I decided to change from the stab method to the sewing method. I like it better because I never have to turn the aida over. I just wash my hands before stitching to keep the fabric cleaner because of all the handling. I never even considered the "in the well" method. I only knew "drum"! Maybe with a larger project I'll try your way. My lunch is over - now I have to get back to work. Will check out your other videos soon. Thank you!

Omgggg now I understand how to use the hoopla hoop. Thank you!

I've always been perplexed by those plastic hoops 😖 Thanks for clearing that up!

I have tried to stitch off and on and the hoop would drive me nuts, this actually helps my problems I ran into and I'm looking forward to trying it and trying this craft again!

You’re brilliant! Thanks so much for the info! Also I wonder how it would work if I flipped my Qsnap around to stitch in the well...

My partner is an engineer. I learned very quickly that most of the time, problems I’ve had with products are most likely because of user error. And I’m okay with that. If I learn how to use something the right way, it’s kind of an aha moment. And then I say (out loud): “See? This is why I married an engineer!” 😁😁

“Son of a Stitch” u had me @ the name! 🤣

Thank you so much for showing me the correct way to use my hoops? I do have the problem of trying to weave in the ends on the back and ended up removing an repositioning the fabric ( if I could..) I just bought some rectangular hoops on Amazon and they do not have the little lips on them. Yet to try them out. … will know tonight…🤔 greetings 🇨🇦

Thank You!

I love the stitching in the well technique and am going to try that. That would work with the plastic hoops as well, yeah?

Thank you

I can’t believe I’ve been doing it “wrong” all this time! I wonder if switching in then middle of a project creates a problem, like it would with knit or crochet? I think I’ll switch on my next new project instead of in the middle.

Thank you!! Now I refer to my way as The Derpy-Duh! lol😂🤣😂

Thank you for clearing the hoops for me

He has a lovely rear!

Thank you - I learned two things!!

I just use a bigger hoop and center the area I am working on. Problem solved. I just can't get used to the fabric being In the well. But I'm old and don't like change 😅

That makes perfect sense.

I am doing the same way too coz its easier to lock the thread

You would actually use a larger hoop and a bigger piece of material to stich the design you are showing. You are actually making the stitching so much harder!!

OMG! I got it to work for me. 🤩

The hoops still in the way even in the well when burying stitches, already tried it. Just take it off if needs be it’s not so difficult and you can get it underneath the hoop even when stitching on the drum. Stitching in the well is far too difficult and troublesome to not find a way around all issues

🔥🔥🔥Thank you

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I looove nugget

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What do you think of the tension hoop?

Hi I am a newbie can you also do embroidery this way? Thank you I am 71 years young and I am just learning. I subscribed to your channel. I am also learning Cross stitch

I love you

You should bind your hoop… just saying…

Thank you