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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 close-up side view shows a Ricoma CHT2 head being manually rotated until the analog dial aligns precisely at 100 degrees.
A ribbed beanie is clamped in a 4.25-inch magnetic hoop with water-soluble topping, captured at the moment the magnets snap together.
Curved appliqué scissors trim the red fabric close to the tack-down stitches inside a hooped appliqué diamond.
A SewWhat‑Pro screen capture showing the top half of a split embroidery design being dragged upward on grid lines to create a clean center gap.
A close-up of a BAI multi-needle embroidery machine stitching the giraffe’s yellow fill inside a rectangular hoop.
A front view of a 15-needle embroidery head loaded with thread cones and a large touchscreen, ready to run production work.
A close-up of a hand placing a pre-cut fabric appliqué letter into a stitched outline on a hooped sweatshirt.
The Brother Dream Machine 2 screen shows the background area turning red after the fill tool applies a quilting pattern around a protected center appliqué zone.
A red lace circular design has been imported into PE Design 11 and sits on the canvas, ready for text and additional elements.
A close-up of the Tudor Rose stitch-out showing the raised, quilted loft created by thick batting under stretchy Scuba fabric.
The finished scissors logo is shown in stitch simulation mode as clean red satin stitches on a white background.
SewWhat‑Pro displays the same embroidery design over three colored positional zones (P1 red, P2 green, P3 blue) for a 5x12 Jumbo Overlap hoop.
A close-up of the Baby Lock Reflection’s 10.25-inch touchscreen showing the built-in design menu.
Brother PR1055X and PR680W demo embroidery machines displayed on stands in the showroom.
A close-up shows an index finger pressing on a drop-in bobbin while the thread is pulled into the tension path—the key “finger drag” move that makes bobbin tension actually work.
A wide view of the Brother SE425 set up in embroidery mode on a table, showing the full machine profile and workspace.
A split view shows the Janome Continental M17 screen beside an iPad running the AcuSetter app for precise embroidery placement.
A Chroma Luxe screen capture showing the utility style being changed from Normal to Fleece to compensate for a puffer jacket’s texture.
A full, wide view of the Tajima TMBR‑SC tubular embroidery machine on its stand, showing the head, control panel, and thread stand.
A close-up of a Brother-style 4x7 magnetic hoop clamping fabric flat, showing how magnetic bars reduce hoop marks and speed up hooping.
A crisp close-up of the finished 3D puff “26.2” embroidery on a neon mesh snapback, showing clean edges after foam removal and heat finishing.
A close-up shows a lighter sealing the raw plastic edge of an embroidered patch to melt it cleanly into the satin border.
Close-up of the Pfaff Creative Expression 750 stitching a large pink embroidery design on black fabric during an introductory demo.
A blue-and-white magnetic hoop sits docked on a white placement station board, ready for repeatable alignment.
A close-up of the Ricoma control panel as the operator enables Low speed for a specific needle to keep small lettering crisp.