Choose suitable embroidery hoop

In recent years, increasing strength is gaining a hand-made movement. The ladies used to do the work before. In the last century, for example, Soviet women were doing this because it was almost impossible to get some things. Today, the situation is exactly the opposite - a sea of consumer goods, just choose, but the soul began to demand exclusivity. Although, most likely, the creativity of our women is laid down at the gene level. They do not interfere with handicrafts - there are a lot of materials and tools on the shelves of shops. Wool and needles for felting, beads of all colors, hooks for carpet making, embroidery frame, cross stitch patterns, scrap sets and a huge number of master classes and courses.

Embroidery is the oldest kind of needlework. Her invention is attributed to the ancient Greek goddess Minerva. But historians argue that in the East this art was known much earlier than laid down the myths of ancient Greece. Today we know about 15 basic types of embroidery and countless stitches and stitches. For beginners, for the first time there will be enough of such a set: needles, thread, thimble, embroidery frame, ruler, scissors. The hoop is the hardest to choose. For different types of embroidery and canvas sizes there are several types of hoop.

Round hoop

There are only a few types of hoop such as one or two hoops. Their width varies from 8 to 15 mm, and the diameter - from 10 to 30 cm. Make embroidery hoop from metal, wood and plastic. Even the shape can differ from the traditional round - an oval and a square with rounded edges. A tool with an adjusting screw is popular with craftsmen. This model allows you to use the fabric of various density for embroidery.

Round embroidery hoops are easy to use, ideal for beginners and are appreciated for excellent fabric tension. In addition, work in progress can be taken with you wherever you go, and you will not need much space for it. Frames framed by the creators of embroidered paintings. So, after the work is finished, the frame is not removed, and the finished picture is immediately placed on the wall thanks to the eyelet built into the outer circle of the hoop.

Square frames

Embroidery frame embroidery frame - this is most often a wooden rectangular frame. Their other name is tapestry. Dimensions - the most different: 30x30 cm, 30x45 cm, 30x60 cm. Fabric to the instrument is attached from two sides, usually on top and bottom in different ways - sewn on, fixed with special clips, pins or furniture stapler. Experienced masters advise to pay attention to these embroidery hoops for those who are planning to embroider a big picture. Many times reinstalled on the round embroidery fabric is deformed and stretched, and this harms the canvas, and the end result can be very frustrating. The frame hoop is much larger than the round frame. Another advantage of the tapestry frame - with them the fabric is almost not spoiled.

Stationary embroidery hoops are used by professional needlewomen. They can be placed on the table or put in front of you, and sit on the couch or in the chair. The biggest plus of a stationary hoop is a free second hand, which you do not need to hold the tool. Embroider with two hands, holding one over the cloth, and the second taking the needle from below, is much more convenient and productive.