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I've never tried to stitch with Q-Snaps. But the idea of Jenjen looks quite good. I guess that will be also a solution for protecting fabric when using hoops. Thank you Jenjen, I'll try it next time! :D [useip] => 91.60.53.237 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 4 ) [12] => Array ( [pid] => 542624 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 49127 [first] => 0 [author] => sweetpea [authorid] => 10692 [subject] => [dateline] => 1320431097 [message] => [quote]Like sallyrose, I use a scroll frame for big projects and wooden hoops for smaller ones. I've never ... [size=2][color=#999999]urmel Post at 11-4-2011 05:14[/color] [url=//www.pindiy.com/redirect.php?goto=findpost&pid=540860&ptid=49127][img]//www.pindiy.com/images/common/back.gif[/img][/url][/size][/quote] you are very welcome urmel :) [useip] => 118.137.195.4 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 5 ) [13] => Array ( [pid] => 587430 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 49127 [first] => 0 [author] => BarbraStreisand [authorid] => 20049 [subject] => [dateline] => 1322253986 [message] => Rolling the fabric then safety pinning the outer edges works for me. However, for most projects I prefer scroll frames and my floor stand. 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I stitch using Q-Snap frames and have found when working on large projects (HAED) I have so much dangling fabric, stitching becomes difficult.

How do you reduce or manage the dangling fabric?

I have tried rolling it up and trying to clip it unsuccessfully, rolling it and holding it with my hand, even using hair clips, but nothing seems to help.

Should I try those grime guard covers, do they really work?

What do YOU do?

I am so frustrated!!

ANY suggestions or solutions would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance.  :)  :)  :)
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I use a scroll frame and a floor stand.  I don't know how people stitch while holding the hoop/frame ...

I agree. For a large project it's too heavy to hold and mess around with all that fabric. Scroll bars are the best choice.
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I have made myself some Q snap covers and they are amazing.  I want to make more. They are easier to make than you would probably think so give that a go if you want.
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I use a scroll frame and a floor stand.  I don't know how people stitch while holding the hoop/frame.  I want both my hands for my stitching.

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I stitch my big projects on very comfortable stitch frame from Serega-Master, it is very stable and Can hold different sizes of frames But still very easy
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Thank you very much for sharing!
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great tips! Thank you!
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I use a scroll frame so excess fabric is not a bother for me.
I have read that some people use a pillowcase to hold the extra fabric
to keep it clean.
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how about using a Qsnap cover? it helps a lot, the excess fabric can be covered and clean too and you can make it your self if you want

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Pero la funda tiene que ser mas ancha para que recoja mejor la tela y no cuelgue.  Post time 2018-8-2 02:57
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Like sallyrose, I use a scroll frame for big projects and wooden hoops for smaller ones. I've never tried to stitch with Q-Snaps.
But the idea of Jenjen looks quite good. I guess that will be also a solution for protecting fabric when using hoops.
Thank you Jenjen, I'll try it next time! :D
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Like sallyrose, I use a scroll frame for big projects and wooden hoops for smaller ones. I've never  ...
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Rolling the fabric then safety pinning the outer edges works for me.  However, for most projects I prefer scroll frames and my floor stand.
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I used to use a scroll frame for all my large projects... Then For some reason, I don't know why, I got into the habit of stitching without it. Now I don't use anything and I am quite comfortable stitching this way. I guess everyone has to find the way that works best for them... Good luck..
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I have the best luck with large hair clamps.  Since they don't work for you, I'd try the covers.  I've been wanting to make some for myself but I haven't gotten around to it.
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I use a scroll frame for large material and clip together frames for smaller ones.  I did try buncing up excess fabric on the clip together frames but it's much easier to have it rolled up out of the way properly on a scroll frame.
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I too use a scroll frame, but I have heard from several Qsnap users that those covers work very well
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