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Hoop must span the design diagonal plus margin for gripping fabric outside the stitched area. Design must fit entirely within the hoop interior.
Hoop ≥ √(Width² + Height²) + 2 inchesRound up to the next standard size. A 7-inch diagonal design needs an 8-inch hoop minimum.
Common: 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 inches diameterRectangular Q-Snap frames suit large projects. Select frame where shortest side exceeds design plus 3-inch margin.
Q-Snap side ≥ Design dimension + 3 inchesUpdated: July 2026
Diagonal is 17.2 inches — requires 12-inch hoop won't fit; use Q-Snap 11×17 or scroll frame for full design access.
6-inch hoop provides adequate margin. 4-inch hoop is too tight for comfortable stitching at edges.
Hooped section must contain one complete motif plus margin — reposition hoop between motifs rather than stretching across unstitched areas.
The right hoop size keeps fabric taut without distorting your design area. Enter finished design dimensions to calculate minimum recommended hoop diameter, accounting for fabric margin and whether you prefer round hoops or Q-snap frames.