Craft Tips > Needlework > Cross StitchAugust 31, 2009

Keeping Cross-Stitching Hoop Tight

I have always had a hard time when I am cross-stitching when my hoop won't keep the material tight. I put a heavy rubber band around the bottom hoop and now I have nice and tight fabric.

By Patricia from La Pine, OR

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01/09/2012

Can you describe how you do this? Do you put the rubber band on before you put the top ring on, or after?

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