Similane Embroidery Hoops Bamboo Cross Stitch Hoop Ring,5 pcs,Various Sizes

I am just now learning how to cross stitch. I bought a kit, but it did not come with these things. I had so much trouble getting started. Then my mother-in-law told me about these product savers. These have made my project so much easier, due to their durability, I am making more progress each sitting. I think the price was AMAZING for the number of hoops that this comes with and their quality. I love that there are different sizes so I can do more projects in the future and not have to worry about getting more hoops!

These arrived in good condition in a light cardboard box, in a large box of other products I bought. They look like a good basic set of hoops to start with. I haven't used them yet, but I noticed that the cut part of the hoop circle, near the closure mechanism, is not finished off, but frayed a little. I don't know if that will affect the durability of these hoops. The metal closure mechanism functions easily; I think the textured metal makes it easy to grip and turn it.

I find these bamboo ones hold much better than plastic hoops.

I haven't cross stitched in years but suddenly got in the mood to. I found a nice pattern here on Amazon. After it arrived I went looking for my hoops. I could only find a really small and a really large one, of course. :-/ So I went back to Amazon to get hoops. I used bamboo/wooden hoops more than any other kind back when I did needlework more often. I decided to just stick with what I know and ordered these. These are regular hoops...the same kind that have been made for decades. Inexpensive but sturdy, the grain of the wood gives some extra grip on the material. The outer hoop loosens and tightens with a screw, the metal hardware is attached with flat rivets. Measuring the outer diameter of the inner hoop, the sizes are: 5 1/8", 6 1/2", 7 6/8", 9", 10 1/4". (the 6 1/2" is the one I took a photo of, holding my cross stitch fabric) I'm sure sizes vary a little set to set because even though they are mass produced, they would mostly be handmade. They come in a box so you can keep them stored together if you're tidy. I do have a complaint about the set I got...the smallest one's outer hoop has too large of a gap, that means there's only 1/4" of the screw to use. It would be impossible to use with a thick fabric unless you can find a longer screw, but it does work with Aida.

Shipped quickly! Nice to have a variety of sizes to use when doing embroidery

Now I've only recently started with embroidery, so I wanted to make sure I got multiple sizes without spending too much and I was pleasantly surprised and the quality of what I received . Hoops of that quality at my local craft stores would cost at least $3-6 each for those different sizes but I bought this set for barely $10. Great bargain for anyone whether experienced or beginner like me.

fast service, sturdy excellent assortment of sizes

Not worth it! It's warped when tightned and the fabric slips everywhere. Also the hardware is starting to come apart just from trying to tighten. Save your money and spend it elsewhere!