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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 host holds up a finished white linen pillow featuring a crisp blue monogram, showing the clean, boutique-style result.
A finished coneflower embroidery quilt block is held up to show crisp appliqué edges and clean blanket stitching.
A close-up of the magnetic top frame being dropped onto fabric, locking the project flat and secure in the hoop.
Annie gestures toward the large HoopSisters “Navigator” heirloom quilt hanging on the booth wall at the 2022 Houston Quilt Market.
A top-down view of the finished satin-stitched word “PRAY” in purple glitter vinyl appliqué on a black garment, right before the excess vinyl is torn away.
A Brother 10-needle machine traces the design area on a magnetic hoop to confirm placement before stitching a batch of cornerstones.
A finished “Dog Mom” inflated raw-edge appliqué sample shown alongside the project title, previewing the bold bubble outline effect.
A finished see-through snowglobe charm is shown close-up with a neatly installed eyelet, ready to be turned into a key fob or ornament.
Five motif-filled appliqué hearts arranged in a circle layout inside an 8x8 Hatch 2.0 work area, forming a flower-like quilt block center.
Two finished strawberry-shaped ITH zipper bags (5x7 and 6x10) are held up to show the size difference and final look.
A close-up of the hoop’s back side showing 15 satin columns with different bobbin-thread ratios for tension comparison.
An extreme close-up shows the Bernina 700 needle lowered precisely onto the printed crosshair center on the target paper for perfect alignment.
The finished “Happy Friendsgiving” embroidery is shown under the Ricoma machine lights, with the towel still held in a magnetic frame.
A wide product shot of the Brother PR680W on a workbench with the touchscreen illuminated, ready for production work.
A finished green T‑shirt is held up, showing a cloud appliqué with an airplane design and an initial stitched in the open space.
Overhead action shot of a hammer striking the setter tool to set a metal eyelet into an ITH fabric project.
Hands opening the zipper halfway inside the hoop—an essential step that prevents an ITH pouch from getting trapped and unturnable.
A framed embroidered baby portrait created from a black-and-white photo, showcasing the kind of result MasterWorks II can generate with the Photo Stitch Wizard.
A zippered hoodie pocket is mounted on a multi-needle embroidery machine using a Fast Frames sash frame with spring clamps holding water-soluble topping in place.
The Janome 500e LCD screen displays the on-screen editing grid with the SQ14b hoop selected for batching multiple dog designs.
A close-up shows a hand inserting a white USB drive into the Brother Innov-is M370’s side USB port.
A finished set of ITH seagull plush toys displayed on a table, showing clean seams, shaped wings, and a smooth minky surface.
A close-up of heavy grease being applied to the bevel gears inside the MAYA TCL machine chassis during scheduled maintenance.
An extreme close-up of the needle stitching a white logo onto a red cap during an ELUCKY dual-head embroidery run.
An extreme close-up shows the Singer Futura XL-400 automatic needle threader pulling a loop through the needle eye.
A full-hoop Premier+ 2 workspace view showing three identical heirloom motifs aligned evenly across a 360×200mm hoop.