Tips & Tricks for Magnetic Hoops | Between Friends

Get a monster grip on all your embroidery projects - from knits to denim to quilt sandwiches. Eileen Roche shares tips on centering, placement, and stabilizing in Snap Hoop Monster.
Here is a list of the materials used during the video:
♦ Snap Hoop Monster® - bit.ly/3P4aKLj
♦ Weightless Quilter™ - bit.ly/3DnWFoZ
♦ Hoop Mat™ - bit.ly/3d5pYlp
♦ Print & Stick Target Paper™ - bit.ly/3BwwuuQ
♦ Target Stickers™ - bit.ly/3L6ymgO
♦ Hoop Guard™ for Monster Hoops - bit.ly/3qy3cWs
♦ Exquisite® Fusible No Show - bit.ly/3eBICS5
♦ Sticky Hoop™ - bit.ly/3RBWhaz
♦ Replacement Adhesive Centering Guides - bit.ly/3Bbb3Ol

[@debbiestuttgen1825]

I love my magnetic hoop also. Even if I have to use a bigger hoop than necessary, I use the magnetic hoop because I like it so much better than a regular hoop; Great product.

[@saraalicea3363]

Thanks for sharing your tips, appreciated ♥️

[@merrymacmurphy]

why cant it come with the ruler already attached?

[@jetloudesigns]

Thanks, DIME as Always!

[@lindacontois8818]

I just ordered a monster hoop today!

[@philoakinlaja7253]

Fantastic

[@MsRitay]

Im trying to find the cross hair for the magnetic hoop 5x7 cant seem to find it

[@time2rejoice]

Hello, and thank you for the information. I really like the magnetic. Do you know if your magnetic hoop can be used with the Bernette B79?

[@normacooper6377]

Why doesn’t it come with permanent rulers stamped into the outer hoop?!

[@princessandzipper4737]

Because not all machines have a true center in the exact middle of the hoop.

[@elainepettigrew3677]

Hello from South Carolina

[@sharonjuozaitis7783]

I love my hoops, I found that if I put some double sided tape on the metal and it hold the stabilizer firm and can be reused a number of times

[@wendyvollrath6478]

I need to get one of these hoops

[@dzgns]

You can check out all our hoops here - bit.ly/3BGEyJy

[@dh5549]

Why didn't DIME manufacturer the hoop with the ruler printed on? Seems ridiculous that I have to put on stickers. That's leaving room for user error. I think a grid should have been included as well like with the old school hoops.

[@netty3767]

Totally agree with you ridiculous

[@paulettepetro6464]

I agree.

[@angela-sanders]

have you found that the smaller hoops can cause issues with bobbin? like pulling it up as it passes over? if so, what can be done?

[@katenixon7684]

First, I LOVE my Dime magnetic hoops. I love them for doing towels and quilting. I'm currently doing a project and want to quilt on the magnetic hoop (I have the 9.5 , 14 and a 5. x 7). The blocks are 9.5 x 9.5 square. I'm doing a raggedy quilt so want to quilt each block around the designs. Is there a way to use the 9.5 x 14 magnetic hoop? If so, how??? Thanks in advance.

[@reginascraftingandmore713]

Please, could you show on a video how you hoop designs that fill the hoop, say on 8x 12 SHM with a design 7.75 x 11.70 and how you put the design together on the sticky paper when it prints on 2 sheets. Thank you !

[@lindacontois8818]

Hi from Coastal Georgia!!

[@terricole8678]

Hello from Indianapolis

[@notabrat1]

Need to get a hoop guard

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

Hello from Alaska

[@kellyhipkins5616]

Can you show the full process from start to finish with the magnetic hoop

[@joannpadia]

What's the difference between mighty hoops and snap hoops magnetic hoops? How does it attach to the arms?

[@elizabethmveilleux7153]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@addiewashington1524]

Hi from Lebanon Illinois

[@judydollin-qp6gt]

Hi from Australia

[@marthamyers1539]

Martha from North Carolina

[@waynekoger6645]

Does the weightless quilter adjust taller to work with 10 needle that is on the stand.

[@dianagolden1733]

The Monster hoop keeps triggering my machine to recalibrate. Every time I reshoot something. It takes 3-5 recalibration son my machine before it will stitch the design. I remove the top, reposition, try to start the stitch out, and get the recalibrate notification. 4-5 times. Sometimes, I can’t seem to get it to line up to load it. I’m wondering if there is a small burr in the fitting? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@richardstahl8238]

What is the best video to show step by step how to do end to end quilting?

[@SuperWillSun]

Hi! Would these work for leather or vinyl? I can only afford one, so does anyone have a suggestion for which size to buy? Thanks in advance!

[@pollekev.f.]

Hi From Belgium

[@megancleary5794]

I Eileen What other way can I make a crosshair to be able to aline the rullers on the hoop as I do not have your crosshair lamp. I Just purchased the 4x4 Through Amazon.

[@Kalaura]

Love my magnetic hoops! However, I messed up my rulers 😔. How can a get replacements? Thanks for all you do!

[@dianagolden1733]

I did too. I centered it vs. centering it on the embroidery area. 😒

[@dianecockman2852]

I had ordered the 5x7 and 10.5x16. I have had them for awhile. Did not receive the book in them with instructions. Is there anyway I can get it. Thank you Diane Cockman

[@joannpadia]

How does the laser attach to the machine?

[@gailpemberton9987]

do the magnets affect the electronics of the machine

[@judypowell140]

Hi from Kansas

[@kathyboylan7342]

the hoop for my Bernini ARTISTA 185 IS A DIFFERENT SHAPE - how would you recommend i apply the ruler tape?

[@leighh5435]

Where do I find the center marks my 200 x 200 magnetic hoop. I pulled up the file but the 200 x 200 not listed so I'm assuming it's dead center, but I don't want to be wrong.

[@pollekev.f.]

Hi from grandma Cassy from Belgium

[@davethomas2050]

I have an innovis 800 E . I am in Australia. I am looking at a dime magnetic 5x7 hoop but it doesn’t specifically say it’s compatible with my machine. I sent an email off To Dime but that stated that hadn’t tested it on that machine. I would appreciate any assistance before purchasing please

[@helenuher4949]

Have a monster hoop do you need a download for a solari to use full hoop

[@ferhatahmad6505]

Hi can thismagnic hoop be used on stelair xj1 machine

[@carolpadovano5373]

in your blog there isn't a download for the large magnetic hoop. 18x12

[@janetcutler2354]

Hi all from Danbury wi.

[@lonnieanderson4408]

Do you make a 4x4 hoop for a Bernina 880 Plus

[@bobbiebb21]

How is the fusible stabilizer removed from garment without leaving sticky on garment?

[@pollekev.f.]

I have a Brother Innovis V3 Machine. Can I used on my machine ?

[@cherylpeters8466]

Do they work with all machines

[@janetkirk4147]

Janet from Wales

[@scottydog6539]

What are this houses behind you making this video. They are so very pretty.

[@joyjohnson1707]

Do you sell the rulers in "inches", mine appear to be metric??? But they are not inches.

[@tericmaxwell2487]

Are the hoops compatible with Bernina/Bernette b70 Deco?

[@jeankinde763]

Will it fit a babylock ellgante?

[@lauripickos2006]

Is there a 4x4 magnetic hoop for Jane me/elna?

[@pollekev.f.]

Hello, I'm Simonne from Belgium

[@ilenetilley4620]

can't find file for crosshair placement anywhere

[@BeadingBelles]

Hi I finally found the cross hair alignment.It won't let me put the link here but if you go the blog and put in this"How to Apply Centering Guides on Snap Hoop Monster"hopefully the page will come up.It is only for the 6 x 10 and 4 x4 hoop.There are also instruction's where to find it on the instruction sheet that came with your hoop.

[@annajean-nanaarbogast2487]

I feel like the materials and stabilizers aren’t hooped as tightly, “drum tight”. How can we get them tighter?

[@joannefleet5546]

O k I meant , do these magnetic hoops work with a singer futura quartet embroidery machine

[@cathyspeights3613]

Good morning

[@barbarabradford791]

Hi I,am in PRAIRIEVILLE Louisiana please let me where I cN find a 4x4 magnet hoop for a Singer

[@joannestoddart3918]

Can I buy the weightless quilter. I live in Curra, Queensland, Australia

[@vickiesmith8105]

I also need new adhesive rulers to go around my snap hoop. Been looking. What do I ask for?

[@dzgns]

Hi Vickie, you can order replacement guides for your hoop here - www.shop.dzgns.com/products/replacement-adhesive-rules-for-snap-hoop-monster?_pos=1&_sid=167987ab7&_ss=r

[@janetcutler2354]

How do I hoop a quilt.

[@patriciavincent7925]

Please provide the crosshairs file for a Husqvarna Viking Topaz 30 machine. Many thanks.

[@pikerpeg]

Peg from NY

[@shirleeweeks8242]

Shirlee from Ontario Canada

[@cherylpeters8466]

Hi from spokane wa area

[@retireinspiredtoday7277]

Do these fit the dreamcreator brother vm5100

[@ruthcampfield2431]

How do I get my multi needle machine to recognize the DIME 8 X 12HOOP?????

[@netty3767]

I am having the same problem with the Janome 550 E. How do you get the machine to recognize these different sizes magnetic hoops when there are preprogrammed hoop sizes that come with these machines so I do not understand why they are saying they are compatible with these machines when some are clearly not. I paid a ton of money to get 4 different sizes hoops that said were compatible with the Janome 550E and the shipping was well over 200 dollars as I’m in Canada. Very disappointed this company does clearly not care to answer people’s concerns and problems they are having with the noncompatible hoop sizes they are saying are compatible!!!!!

[@LeJean_Dennis]

Any chance you can include links for the products you demonstrate? Thank you

[@dzgns]

All updated! Let us know if you have any more questions.

[@diannesalazar2420]

Where can we get the Small Towns. I thought I had them as well as all the doors but can not seem to locate them .

[@dzgns]

The Small Town Charms are no longer available, they were part of the 2021 design collection. We have a new free design collection called On the House you can check it out here - www.shop.dzgns.com/collections/designs-projects/Designs-&-Projects_Free-Designs

[@bjerles]

Can you use the plastic hoop guards with the magnetic hoop?

[@kristieb1148]

Are all hoop guards the same? My new ones don’t have the curved corners.

[@dzgns]

We have three types of Hoop Guards: For Monster Hoops, Standard Hoops, and the Jumbo Hoop Guard for larger Monster Hoops. We would need to know specifically the one you have to further assist you.

[@christinacoyle3383]

Can you purchase additional rulers?

[@seffssweetsstitches2897]

Yes you can, here's the link www.shop.dzgns.com/products/replacement-adhesive-rules-for-snap-hoop-monster

[@jo-annebatho8413]

What hoop would you recommend for quilting on a Janine 550c. Thx

[@jo-annebatho8413]

Janome not Janine. Darn spellcheck

[@dzgns]

Hi Jo-Anne, we currently have hoops for the 550e not 550c, you can always check out compatibility hoop chart - www.shop.dzgns.com/pages/machine-compatibility-chart

[@shannonschwandner9964]

Please post site to get crosshairs. Thanks

[@BeadingBelles]

Hi I finally found the cross hair alignment.It won't let me put the link here but if you go the blog and put in this"How to Apply Centering Guides on Snap Hoop Monster"hopefully the page will come up.It is only for the 6 x 10 and 4 x4 hoop.The web address for the crosshairs is on the instruction sheet that comes with the hoop that you purchased although it seems it only cover the 4x4 and the 6 x 10 hoops

[@pollekev.f.]

Do you send to Belgium ? I wanted to buy it for years but Dime don't send to Belgium.

[@murieldrissen2468]

ze verkopen in frankrijk bij créatrices broderies machines.

[@ChuckandTeena]

Where is your blog so I can find the crosshair you mentioned?

[@dzgns]

Here is our blog post on how to apply the centering guides blog.dzgns.com/2020/03/how-to-apply-centering-guides-on-snap-hoop-monster/

[@Kalaura]

I was able to download the file for 6x10 crosshairs placement, but there is no 5x7….

[@netty3767]

I would like to know the same answer. So unbelievably confusing and youd think for the cost they charge for these hoops they would come with guides already on the hoops instead having to apply these ruler stickers. Will never order from here again.

[@patriciaritz4458]

I bought a magnetic hoop and my Baby Lock Solaris does not recognize it. Any suggestions on what I might be doing wrong?

[@dzgns]

Hello! For better assistance you can reach out at [e-mail] or call us toll-free at 1-888-739-0555

[@tinawalker2619]

Do they have one that is compatible with Husqvarna viking

[@dzgns]

Here you go - www.shop.dzgns.com/collections/designs-in-machine-embroidery-snap-hoop-hooping-systems/products/snap-hoop-monster-husqvarna-viking-1?variant=31063507861573

[@netty3767]

Please can someone tell me how your magnetic hoops are all compatible with the Janome 550E?? My Janome machine hoop sizes are 5.5 x 5.5/ 5.5 x 7.9 / 7.9 x 7.9 / 7.9 x 14.2 SO HOW DOES YOUR 5x7 that you say is compatible work with the preprogrammed hoop sizes on my machine? I put the 5x7 on the machine and cannot get it centered. Also your downloadable crosshairs are so confusing there is a 6x6 for the JEF file and and 6x10 JEF crosshairs so I when no idea how these crosshairs apply to the magnetic hoop sizes. If someone could please clear up this that would be greatly appreciated. So disappointed!!!!

[@dzgns]

Hello! For better assistance you can reach out at [e-mail] or call us toll-free at 1-888-739-0555

[@murieldrissen2468]

@@dzgns that really is not an answer.... I read a lot of the same comments and now I am in this same case too. Janome 550E and a hoop JM1 that doesn't match at all

[@Handcrafted.by.Linda.Denise]

Did you enclose the cross-hair file? If so, where do I find it? Please advise.

[@minniegonzalez591]

I would also like to know. cannot locate it?

[@Handcrafted.by.Linda.Denise]

@@minniegonzalez591 I sent DIME a email and they sent me the file.

[@BeadingBelles]

Hi I finally found the cross hair alignment.It won't let me put the link here but if you go the blog and put in this"How to Apply Centering Guides on Snap Hoop Monster"In the search box,hopefully the page will come up.It is only for the 6 x 10 and 4 x4 hoop.

[@Handcrafted.by.Linda.Denise]

@@BeadingBelles Thank you!

[@joannefleet5546]

His hoop work with a future embroidery machine ?

[@cogginslorri]

Doers the hoop work for 5x7 brother pe800?

[@dzgns]

You can check out our compatibility chart here - www.shop.dzgns.com/pages/machine-compatibility-chart

[@49Nutmeg]

Do you have to do something special to your machine for it to accept these hoops?

[@dzgns]

No you do not. If the correct size is selected then you should not encounter issues with the hoop.

[@jeankinde763]

Which one fits BabyLock Elegante?

[@dzgns]

You can check our Hoop Compatibility Chart - www.shop.dzgns.com/pages/machine-compatibility-chart

[@carolpadovano5373]

where do i get the template for the crosshairs

[@stephaniedaniels8607]

It's a free download

[@lynsellers2352]

@@stephaniedaniels8607 where is it located.?? She states it to be added to the comments but I don't see it at all

[@BeadingBelles]

@@lynsellers2352 Hi I finally found the cross hair alignment.It won't let me put the link here but if you go the blog and put in this"How to Apply Centering Guides on Snap Hoop Monster"hopefully the page will come up.It is only for the 6 x 10 and 4 x4 hoop.The web address for the crosshairs is on the instruction sheet that comes with the hoop that you purchased although it seems it only cover the 4x4 and the 6 x 10 hoops

[@lindaalbert8404]

Are magnetic hoops safe for your machine? I own the snap hoop but scared to use it.

[@ivetteyabdiel]

My fear exactly, I feel the hoops that comes with the machines are so light…. But these metal/magnetic hoops are way heavier…

[@joannefleet5546]

Does this hoop work sorry Typo

[@tanaruffino7866]

I live in Texas. What is the stores address?

[@dzgns]

We are located in Dallas, however, we are an online store.

[@annettekent3879]

Placement stitch link?????

[@BeadingBelles]

Hi I finally found the cross hair alignment. It won't let me put the link here but if you go the blog and put in this"How to Apply Centering Guides on Snap Hoop Monster"hopefully the page will come up. It is only for the 6 x 10 and 4 x4 hoop.The web address for the crosshairs is on the instruction sheet that comes with the hoop that you purchased although it seems it only cover the 4x4 and the 6 x 10 hoops

[@dianagolden1733]

What is the name of the Monster hoop ruler replacement on the website?

[@dianagolden1733]

Found it....they are called Replacement Adhesive Rulers!

[@deannerupp406]

My hubby bought me the 5x7 hoop for Christmas. I was the happiest girl until I attached it my machine. I double checked the 5x7 hoop and started stitching a 5x7 design and immediately broke a needle. I repeated the process 3x even using only stabilizer the 3rd time so I see exactly why my needles were breaking. The magnetic hoop is smaller then 5x7 area and my machine hoops are. I'm so disappointed. I put everything back in the box it came in and stuck it on the shelf. I haven't touched it since. I have a janome 500e and the box says it's for my janome 500e but it's not even close to the correct size. What a waste of money.

[@netty3767]

Hi Deanne I have the same problem and I am so mad!!!! They say the 5x7 hoop is compatible with the 550E and and they closest Janome hoop size to this is the RE20b 5.5x7.9….how does the magnetic hoop work with this? The machine doesn’t centre the hoop and I thought because it said it was compatible it would work somehow so I have wasted money as well and am so disappointed. Do not understand how this is suppose to work. And I see there is support here for people’s questions that have already spent their hard earned money and no support really.

[@murieldrissen2468]

@@netty3767 I just only just tried mine for the first time (arrived today) and EXACTLY the same problem. the crosshair is not even near the center of the hoop. so we loose a lot of space. I have a 550E as well... i wonder if I shouldn't send it back. Do you use it now? 2 months have passed since your message

[@barbarabradford791]

I,am in PRAIRIEVILLE Louisiana Barbara Bradford I’m

[@debbiestuttgen1825]

For as expensive as these hoops are, I think the rulers should be on already. Just saying.

[@dzgns]

The centering guides are not used by all of those who own Snap Hoop Monsters, so its a preference.

[@teresa1185]

100% agree. I don’t like the ruler. I’m still trying to decide if I like the hoop. Maybe with practice?

[@lindadavis8082]

Hello from Ohio!

[@clarachapman9108]

Hello from Arkansas