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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 split-screen close-up shows the needle being oriented correctly with a diagram indicating a 15-degree angle from the right.
The finished ITH reindeer ornament is shown with a ribbon hanger, ready to display.
A flat lay of finished holographic and vinyl ITH lip balm holders with lobster clasps, showing multiple styles and personalization options.
The instructor sits at a work desk with embroidery samples, setting the tone for a beginner-to-business learning roadmap.
A Hatch screen capture showing the click-by-click Digitize Open Shape method creating a clean line with minimal nodes.
A close-up reveal of the finished black T-shirt embroidery featuring “Ohana” with Stitch and Grogu, showing clean color changes and a polished final presentation.
The finished Flying Geese block stitched in-the-hoop, showing crisp points and the final decorative quilting stitch.
A Wilcom TrueView simulation of the finished multi-layer logo, showing stitch texture, direction, and how the layers will register when sewn.
Four finished in-the-hoop towel toppers hang neatly on an oven handle, showing different seasonal themes and closures.
A multi-needle Ricoma machine stitches a bold red design onto black fabric, showing a real production-style setup.
A stitched tension-test sample is held up for inspection, highlighting how each needle’s thread is behaving—especially the metallic bar.
A screen capture in Hatch showing the Layout panel where Row Offset is set to 0.50 inches to create a staggered, seamless Baby Block motif fill.
An overhead view of the iPad running AcuSetter, showing the AR overlay aligned to a hooped US flag fabric for precise embroidery placement.
A finished black Otto snapback is held close to the camera, showing a bold white “1989” embroidery centered on the front panel.
Close-up of high-speed flat embroidery stitching a flower pattern before the machine transitions into special-device work.
A cap is being stitched with raised “Sport Club” lettering, showing the classic 3D puff effect in progress.
The host holds a green embroidery hoop showing a floral design stitched with two shades of green using the double-thread mixing technique.
The SewWhat‑Pro “Join threads of same colors” dialog that turns a long, stop-heavy stitch list into a clean batch-ready sequence.
A fully filled Neapolitan ice cream bar design is shown on the Baby Lock Solaris 2 screen with pink, vanilla, and chocolate sections ready for stitching.
A finished heart embroidery stitched on black garden fabric, showing a filled center and a satin outline.
A host holds the Brother 5x7 Magnetic Sashing Frame up to the camera so the size and shape are clearly visible.
A Ricoma EM-1010 stitches a plush robe while clips hold bulky fabric away from the needle area.
Hands snap a magnetic hoop closed over a thick bath towel, locking the marked center in place for fast, wrinkle-free appliqué embroidery.
A Wilcom screen capture showing a star cutout cleanly removed from a green capsule shape using the Shaping/Remove Overlaps tool.
Close-up of sewing machine oil being applied into the rotary hook/bobbin area on a Ricoma TC Series head.
A heavyweight white T-shirt is smoothed and aligned on the Hoop Master board at the collar mark E, ready for consistent left-chest hooping.
A perfectly centered magnetic hoop sits on a tote bag with the placement sticker aligned to the hoop’s center mark.