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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!

The ScanNCut screen shows the cut lines perfectly aligned over scanned fabric scraps for accurate appliqué cutting.
A heated stencil-tip woodburning tool cleanly melts away Soft ’n Sheer stabilizer right along the edge of an embroidered design to create a crisp standalone patch.
A close-up of a wooden-handled Japanese screw punch being held, ready to create clean holes for wallet hardware.
A preview window displays a diamond potholder embroidery design, confirming the PES file opens correctly after being copied to the top-level USB folder.
A close-up shows the Baby Lock Destiny II laser dot centered on the hooped stabilizer, ready for precise name placement on a pillowcase cuff.
Overhead view of duckbill appliqué scissors trimming green fabric close to the tack-down stitching for a clean satin-finished edge.
A close-up of the finished “Football Mom” appliqué embroidery stitched cleanly on the front of a white T-shirt.
An overhead view of a 4x4 magnetic hoop holding a narrow plaid fabric strap flat on tearaway stabilizer while round magnets secure both ends for straight, clean embroidery.
The embroidery machine screen shows the resize tool expanding the design to maximize the hoop area before stitching.
A close-up of the Brother multi-needle machine starting to stitch a name in pink thread onto the plush elephant ear.
The completed “Sinful Sweets” logo is shown fully stitched on the purple apron while still mounted in the magnetic hoop on the multi-needle machine.
A clear, well-lit view of the SINGER Legacy machine on a white workspace as the presenter begins the threading setup.
Hands snap a magnetic hoop closed on a leopard tote bag, instantly securing the fabric and stabilizer for embroidery.
A close-up of the finished multi-color fish embroidery stitched cleanly on white fabric in the hoop.
A close-up of the Poolin EOC05 start/stop button being pressed right as the first embroidery test begins.
A wide factory-floor view of multiple Tajima heads stitching the same design on different ready-made garments at the same time.
A close-up of the extra-large RE36b hoop holding a quilt block with batting, showing the Janome 550E’s large embroidery field in real use.
A Bernina 790 PRO sits ready with its screen on and key threading accessories laid out for a full start-to-finish threading session.
The Meistergram control panel displays a completed 1–15 color list, showing the Work Order programming finished and ready to stitch.
An overhead view of an iPad running Design Doodler while a hand uses an Apple Pencil to draw on the grid workspace.
A finished black sweatshirt featuring a pink satin-stitched “Love” appliqué on the chest and a matching heart monogram stitched on the sleeve.
A close-up of a multi-needle embroidery machine stitching a yellow pineapple body onto a red sock held in a magnetic hoop.
A close-up of a phone running the Quilting Calc app, ready to calculate backing and batting yardage without guesswork.
A close-up shows a mini iron being used directly inside a large embroidery hoop to fuse small applique star pieces in place.
A front view of an SWF dual-head embroidery machine with both heads and the control panel visible, signaling high-volume production capability.
A Hatch screen view with dimmed artwork shows the placement lines and blanket stitch clearly, making the appliqué structure easy to verify before stitching.
A close-up screen capture shows a manually drawn centerline being traced through the letter “T” before converting it into a bold Triple Run stitch.
The Brother Innov-is XV begins stitching the first color of the scanned owl design onto green fabric in a standard embroidery hoop.