{"product_id":"machine-embroidery-hoop","title":"Embroidery Hoop, Machine Free-Motion Work","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003eHigh quality wooden Embroidery Hoop that is specifically made for Machine Embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - works perfectly for doing Free-Motion Machine Embroidery on your Featherweight 221 or 222 or any Sewing Machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003eYou may ask which size is best? Well, I find that the 4-inch and 6-inch work best for the Featherweight machine, but I have been able to work the 8-inch as well, it just takes some maneuvering when working around the motor area at the back of the machine with the 8-inch. I would recommend the larger sizes for larger head machines such as the Singer 401 (401A), 500 (500A), 503, etc...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003eBe sure to look through all the images above for examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Free-Motion Embroidery is not quite the same as Free-Motion Quilting.  The hoops are not necessary for Free-Motion Quilting, but are especially helpful when tracing signatures or doing fine-detailed Machine Embroidery work (see photos for samples).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes a Machine Embroidery Hoop different from a hand-embroidery hoop?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003eGood question - well, first of all, its thickness. It is narrow for easy maneuverability under the embroidery foot \/ shank. A regular hand embroidery hoop, whether metal, plastic or wood, generally has a wider rim, making it difficult to get underneath the foot. Also, a regular hand embroidery hoop is not designed for constant motion simultaneous with the needle all the while holding the fabric consistently taut - which is of utmost importance. Therefore, this particular machine embroidery hoop is made of very sturdy high-quality wood. It will withstand constant motion and adjustment for your fabric thickness. I used one with a completed quilt (all layers) so I could machine embroider names of those who attended a baby shower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003eWhether you use a vintage original embroidery attachment, a new reproduction embroidery attachment for low shank, slant shank or even go without and use only your needle, a Machine Embroidery Hoop is an essential for Embroidery or Darning work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003eInstructions for use will be included.  Free-Motion Embroidery \/ Darning Attachment and Feed Cover Plate are not included but are available for purchase \u003ca title=\"Singer Featherweight 221 Free-Motion Embroidery Attachment\" href=\"\/products\/embroidery-darning-foot\" _fcksavedurl=\"http:\/\/april1930s.corecommerce.com\/Attachments\/Embroidery-Darning-Needlework\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: larger;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Singer Featherweight Shop","offers":[{"title":"4-Inch","offer_id":35072257196200,"sku":"202-4-6945B","price":10.95,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Inch","offer_id":35072257261736,"sku":"202-6-6947B","price":11.95,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Inch","offer_id":35072257294504,"sku":"202-8-6948B","price":12.95,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0430\/3758\/9672\/products\/1_Embroidery_Hoop_for_Machine_Free-Motion_Work.jpg?v=1594222546","url":"https:\/\/singer-feathwell-com.myshopify.com\/products\/machine-embroidery-hoop","provider":"singer-feathwell.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}