I'm a beginner at cross stitching and am considering buying a hoop. Does the size of the hoop matter much? Are there any alternatives to using a hoop that you may suggest to keep the fabric taut? Any advice would be appreciated! For reference, my current project is 13.75" x 19.5"
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I have been doing cross stitch for almost 40 years and I never use a hoop or any other device......just grab a hold of the fabric and stitch. When possible I prefer the sewing motion as opposed to the stab and pull action needed when using a hoop. For some reason my stitches generally come out even. Here is a photo of a Moira Blackburn sampler I recently completed.