good morning cuties, hope you can help, does any one have the snap hoop, I'm thinking of getting one but they are not cheap so any one who has one? hugs Toni lee

If you are talking about the magnetic one??? I bought it and have only used it a time or two...not so thrilled. Thought it would do quilt sandwich ans advertised, magnets aren't strong enough for that as the weight of the quilt pulls the whole thing apart. Also was very difficult to rethread for color changes without knocking it out of alignment...might be good for 1 color items (RW or FSL) but I was disappointed. I would love to use it, as I have arthritis and it would really save me, but I use the blue tape method and have been thrilled with how that helps. Just MHO, Linda

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by tonilee 22 May 2011

i don't know the blue tape method? thank you for the info. Toni lee

by queenofhearts 22 May 2011

Please comment on "blue tape method" I am nor familar with the term.

by ansalu 22 May 2011

Also curious about that "blue-tape-method". Can you give us some information or links to watch for?
Greetings, Bettina

I have magna hoop. Janome machine, 5x7 size. It works great especially with towels, sweatshirts, but it does take a little extra space off your design area. Another good trick if you don't already do is before you do you design do a BASTING STITCH it really helps hold items in place especially if you have to change threads or remove from machine. I bought my on EBAY, good thing to check around before buying, gotta save your money for thread and more designs. good luck

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by tonilee 22 May 2011

thank you, i have had some problems and the basting stitch would have helped. I have never tried ebay put will give it a look thanks Toni lee