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by debswebster 21 Oct 2010 ( edited Oct 22'10 07:50 )
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Please excuse my ignorance, so I will ask very sheepishly.... Could someone explain the term "In the hoop"? In other words what is the other alternative?

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by spendlove 21 Oct 2010
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It means that the item is made totally in the embroidery hoop and not stitched up on a sewing machine after the embroidery is finished. Look in DBC for Mops ITH Bunny - it is a really good example.
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by spendlove 21 Oct 2010
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Here is Mops Bear (I found it before the bunny!)
1 links:
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by mary51 21 Oct 2010
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You already got the answer. THere are many site specialize in this king of project, I never done one.but I have bought some designs, I do not know where I am going sto start.
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by crafter2243 22 Oct 2010
Me too.
by ansalu 22 Oct 2010
I love in-the-hoop: I'm not a great sewer that's why I collect so many of those designs. Whenever you need a quick gift that is my first choice ;o)
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by mops 21 Oct 2010
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And here's the bunny.
1 links:
[1] bunny
designsbycuties.cuteembroidery.com
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by mranderson 21 Oct 2010
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Go to emblibrary.com then to projects (left hand side), there are instructions for all methods of embroidery. You can DL instructions or watch a video.
1 links:
[1] http://www.emblibrary.com
www.emblibrary.com
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by 02kar 21 Oct 2010
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You do not need to apologize. We all were new once. We learned by asking and observing. So you are learning just as we did. Welcome and don't hesitate to ask any question.
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by gramsbear 21 Oct 2010
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Deb, I will give you a very good example. Go to Designs by Cuties, and D/L Shirlenes little Christmas Stocking. Put felt in your hoop, embroider. When you get to last color change, slide another pc of felt underneath and sew. Unhoop, complete stocking made. I made several of these stockings for Christmas last 2 years. They are so cute. Add whatever name you chose or leave unnamed. Hugs, Judy
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by kalinelson 21 Oct 2010
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This is a great site to ask questions and of course no questions is silly.....we never stop learning...any time you have a question please ask....blessings Janet
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by lbrow 22 Oct 2010
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You have gotten your answers. I can remember when I asked "what in the world does ITH stand for" so you see , just ask, you'll get your answers.
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by neuza 22 Oct 2010
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We learn by observing and asking ... is welcome!
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by beatie58 22 Oct 2010
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Welcome to cute. I see you have your answer! Hugs Sally