Getting Better Stitches With an Elbesee Embroidery Hoop
If you've ever spent more time tugging at your fabric than actually stitching, you'll know exactly why I'm such a fan of the elbesee embroidery hoop. There is honestly nothing more frustrating than getting halfway through a delicate floral pattern only to realize your linen has gone limp and your stitches are starting to pucker. I used to think a hoop was just a hoop—a basic wooden circle is a basic wooden circle, right? Well, I was wrong. After snapping a few cheap bamboo versions and dealing with screws that just wouldn't tighten, I finally upgraded, and I haven't looked back since. ...