My question is I'm doing the My Sister, My Friend pattern and I would like to know how do you figure what size hoop to get? it's telling me the project size is 8.7x 8.7 and stitch count is 122wx122h using 14 ct Aida cloth? In general how do you judge what size on any project?
Thanks
Posted by: tachieva on 07/11/16
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Hi, I have different sizes of hoops, but basically I keep in mind at least 3 things when choosing a hoop size which are:
1) The hoop size should be large enough if possible for me to have enough material that I can get my needle to stitch the cross stitches on the edges of the pattern without bumping into the hoop.
2) I want my hoop big enough if possible to prevent having to move the hoop when stitching the pattern, if possible.
3) The FABRIC for my project should be large enough that I have some fabric hanging out a little around the hoop. I usually have my fabric 3 inches or larger for mounting and framing the completed project and that usually gives me enough material for the hoop to "grab" onto; where fabric won't pull out of the hoop when it's tightened. Hope this helps! I'm not an employee of Everything CrossStitch but one of the stitchers on their "chat" that saw your question. :)