Frame or Hoop
I would like to know how many of you use a hand held hoop or a frame.:DDepends on the project size. A big piece with fancy stitches, I use a frame. A smaller piece that's straight cross stitch I just hold it in my hand. If I'm stitching an ornament that has a lot of metallic braid and beads I use a 5 inch Hardwick manor hoop. I use Arabeska Scroll Frame. Thanks for the info! I don’t do hoops Depending on the size of my project I use Q-Snap frames.If it is comfortable enough to hold in hand I will do that.:D Hardwicke manor wooden hoop! I mostly stitch in hand but over the last year or so have been using Q-snaps. I used to always use hoops but arthritis has taken a toll on my hands so I use a frame now. I have different sizes now thanks to yard sales. I use Q Snaps.I have tried stitching in hand but my stitching looks so much more uniform and better using the Q Snaps as I have gotten used to them and how much tension to do on each stitch with them. Q-snaps and hoops for me!:) Small projects - in hand.
Large projects - Q-snaps. I like hoops best, I have a couple of different sizes so I always have one that will work well. I stitch all my projects in hand. I dislike hoops and I think they ruin your stitching. I learned to cross stitch from a master stitcher and I'm glad she taught me to stich in hand.:)