I agree about using a hoop for this size project. Do yourself a favor though, wash your hoops before you put them on the fabric, do NOT leave the hoop on the fabric when you are done stitching for the day AND READ the Chat on 2/2/16 by ondrejkam titled "Embroidery Hoop" (the chat is on page 3 or page 4 of the chat messagboard at this time) about purchasing of hoops.