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HoopingStation is dedicated to sharing knowledge about using embroidery machines and magnetic embroidery hoops. Join us and explore the world of embroidery, especially with the help of your friend Sewtalent Brand!

A clean product shot of the Brother PE900 with a 5x7 hoop attached and a teapot design displayed on the screen.
A close-up of the embroidery machine stitching denim appliqué on the cowboy mug rug, showing the in-the-hoop construction in progress.
A wide view of the Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 beside the presenter, showing the embroidery unit and the machine’s large work area.
A Brush Script letter “D” displayed in red inside Floriani Total Control, showing a successful import from a DST font folder.
A screen capture collage inside Brother BES 4 showing multiple lettering effects—path, circle, vertical, step, and spiral—in different colors.
A host holds up a printed Template Tearaway sheet used to audition embroidery placement before stitching.
The Janome Memory Craft 1000’s embroidery arm is swung out to the left, revealing the free-arm space used for embroidering small tubular items.
A close-up SewArt screen capture shows pixel-level cleanup on an owl design with the Pencil tool active for smoother stitch flow.
A screen capture of Wilcom Hatch showing large red Memo Script lettering centered on the grid for a clear stitch preview.
An overhead view of curved embroidery scissors trimming 2mm felt inside the hoop right along the stitched guideline before the satin border runs.
A close-up of the Pfaff Creative Icon bobbin case being aligned under the small metal tab—the critical seating step that prevents tension issues.
The Wilcom ES-65 Designer Toolbars dialog box with checkbox options used to restore missing interface toolbars.
Close-up of the Brother PR1000e stitching a name while the heavy duffel bag is supported to prevent drag.
An extreme close-up of the needle being dropped onto a red reference line to confirm perfect alignment before stitching the next split section.
A close-up of a multi-needle machine actively stitching a logo in a red hoop on black fabric during a real-world test run.
Close-up of the Brother SE625 LCD pop-up that reads “The bobbin thread is almost empty,” right as the machine stops and beeps.
A hand folds the top section of green felt down over a stitched monogram while the piece is still in the hoop, forming the in-the-hoop pocket.
A close-up shows the washer being seated and the magnetic snap prongs folded outward for maximum stability on the inside of the flap.
A close-up of the loaded embroidery hoop snapping into the machine carriage, right before stitching begins.
A close-up of the finished Flower Power wallet held up to the camera, showing the final embroidery and overall shape.
A commercial Ricoma multi-needle embroidery machine stitches a sneaker using a specialty clamp, highlighting production-focused capability.
Close-up of the DIME Quilting Stabilizer Kit packaging with four reusable tubes visible.
A fully assembled 10x10 magnetic hoop holds a large fabric roll smoothly and evenly, ready for safe mounting on the embroidery machine.
A clear tabletop overview of multiple stabilizer rolls laid out side-by-side for quick comparison before you stitch.
A finished shield-shaped interlocking fill rendered in BasePac TrueView, fading smoothly from dark to light through mid-object needle changes.
A computerized embroidery machine stitches a logo onto a purple cap inside a cap frame, highlighting real-world VP3-style production use.
Close-up of hands pressing a standard 5x7 plastic hoop onto a wrinkling onesie, capturing the exact moment traditional hooping becomes a fight.
The Brother Stellaire touchscreen is shown with My Design Center ready to load an image sent from the My Design Snap app.