It is always exciting to find something you want to cross stitch or embroider. The anticipation of starting and working on that project usually makes me rush home and want to sort my floss, get my needles ready and start the new project.
No matter what kind of needlework you do there is one thing that you should do before you ever begin working on a project. Prepare your hoop!
Preparing your hoop is very simple. Regardless of what type of hoop you buy, plastic, or wood, you should always buy white single fold bias tape, iron it out flat and then wrap the bottom hoop with it. Overlap the edges only slightly and then stitch in place once around the whole hoop. This believe it or not, keeps the project in place and keeps the tension on your material and protects your fabric. You will find that you will not be pulling at your fabric as often to keep the area your working on taunt.
I do not change the bias tape each time I stitch a new project, only when it has become too frayed or worse yet met with the accidental cup of spilled coffee or juice. Once my hoop has been prepared, there really is no need to change the bias tape.
Happy Stitching. If you have any suggestions you would like to share please feel free to comment or e-mail me.
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