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I also bind up my hoops with textile, and when wosh my fished work in last woter I put some softer [useip] => 89.25.29.171 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 5 ) [14] => Array ( [pid] => 1822948 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 99036 [first] => 0 [author] => Crimson [authorid] => 35267 [subject] => [dateline] => 1348213492 [message] => Dear Ursa xD I do this alot since I only have 12" hoop as the largest around.. what I normally do is that I fold the edges of my fabric instead of doing hem stitching to avoid losing thread and I secure that folded area with either pins/ masking tape.. so whenever I move my frame around, I let the folded edges be a part in my frame so when I tie the frame, the thickness of the folded area prevents me from increasing frame's tension and then affecting my stitched area xD >> I will start stitching my last part of my CCN cottages I'll attach a picture of it soon for you to see xD Hope this helps you meanwhile :) [useip] => 2.88.111.107 [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] => 6 ) [15] => Array ( [pid] => 1837551 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 99036 [first] => 0 [author] => Verank [authorid] => 40029 [subject] => [dateline] => 1348435990 [message] => Thank you for all these tips- i was sitting with the same problem. Now it is solved! 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I have a question about how to use a hoop over parts of the design that's already been stitched.  I've seen a lot of photos of people doing this, but HOW do you manage not to squish the stitches?  I tried it once before, and my poor design, it looked smooshed.  :o
To bad for me, I'm working on a larger design now, but my largest hoop somehow didn't make the move across the ocean with me.  I only have small and medium sized hoops.
Any suggestions for what I might do to keep my stitches looking nice with a hoop on top of them?  I don't really want to stitch without one, as I work very slowly like that.  :$
Thanks!

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I dont worry too much about squishing because after washing and ironing, every stitch comes back to life.
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I used to use a hoop, now I freehand or use qsnap frame. With a cloth insert over stitched part
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Thank you for sharing as I also was worried about squished stitches
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        ¡Muchas gracias!
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merçi pour les conseils:)
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merçi pour les conseils
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Thanks for the info!
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Muchas gracias
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You can bind your hoop with some bias binding or what I do is put some felt over the stitched area or even just fold some of the excess fabric over the stitched area. It also seems to hold the fabric taut as well.
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After you remove the hoop the stitches will fluff back up on their own. It also helps if you don't leave the hoop on over night. If there are stitches that still remain squished, washing your finished piece will also bring your stitches back to life.
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Ah, thanks so much for explaining. :)  I feel a tad silly for not thinking of those ideas :$.
But now I can go finish my lovely Celtic Christmas lady, and hopefully before Christmas.
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Tha answers are very useful. I also bind up my hoops with textile, and when wosh my fished work in last woter I put some softer
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Dear Ursa xD
I do this alot since I only have 12" hoop as the largest around.. what I normally do is that I fold the edges of my fabric instead of doing hem stitching to avoid losing thread and I secure that folded area with either pins/ masking tape.. so whenever I move my frame around, I let the folded edges be a part in my frame so when I tie the frame, the thickness of the folded area prevents me from increasing frame's tension and then affecting my stitched area xD
>> I will start stitching my last part of my CCN cottages I'll attach a picture of it soon for you to see xD

Hope this helps you meanwhile :)
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Thank you for all these tips- i was sitting with the same problem. Now it is solved!
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Sacar la labor cada vez que termines y cuando acabes lavalo y plancha por el reves, queda perfecto
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I just love how helpful and wise ppl in this forum can be!
Thanks for the tips, you guys!

                               
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i use hoops just for aida 25 ct or 32 ct. :):):):)
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