Minnieb was asking for a tip, so here goes. Maybe this is not new to any of you, but I do it all the time. Here in SA, we can buy a sort of lacy rubber matting - it's used to lay under things>more

by stickmuster 11 Jun 2008

+2

Thanks for the idea. ***4U

by sufferingsonje 11 Jun 2008

+1

Thanks for the tip. I used felt cut into a frame and it works well. I will post a pic in projects for u to see. I take it SA stands for South Africa where I am? *4u

by sufferingsonje 11 Jun 2008     

Sorry didn't intend to duplicate the message.

by sufferingsonje 11 Jun 2008

+1

Thanks for the tip. I used felt cut into a frame and it works well. I will post a pic in projects for u to see. I take it SA stands for South Africa where I am? *4u

by mpo14011 11 Jun 2008

+2

Actually, that has just reminded me- I have seen it done for In-Hoop-Projects eg glass cases, little bags etc..But rather then cutting a window you just cut short, narrow strips and place it under the fabric to stop it slipping.

by lbrow 10 Jun 2008

+5

I also use it on the floor under my machine foot pedal to keep it from slipping on the floor, *4U

by raels011 10 Jun 2008     

Great idea I didn't think of that

by minnieb 10 Jun 2008     

great idea I need that thanks

by shirleysisson 10 Jun 2008

+7

...to stop them from slipping or you can use it to grip jars for opening. Take a piece of this and cut it the size you would normally cut for hooping. Hoop it on its own. Once it's in the hoop, cut out the centre leaving about half an inch next to the frame giving you a window. Now whenever you are hooping something fine that would normally slip in the hoop, you hoop your 'rubber window' on top of your fabric and this holds the slippery fabric in place. I have cut pieces for each of my hoops and I use them for just about everything (not for towelling though). Hope this makes sense. Regards Shirley

by minnieb 10 Jun 2008     

Makes lots of sense great tip thank you ********************

by 7sandie7 10 Jun 2008     

Thank you so much for your explaining this tip. I have read it in the past but did not understand how it worked or how it helped by your explaination made all the difference! Thanks so much!

by nglover1 10 Jun 2008

+2

Thank You Shirley will try. A flower for you.

by dkjack 10 Jun 2008

+4

Very clever! Have to try it. Thanks :) *4U

by dlonnahawkins 10 Jun 2008

+5

Thanks for that tip - i will have to try it. Wonder if it works like the hoop helper that is sold here?

by workbecky 10 Jun 2008

+4

Thanks for the tip.

by shirleysisson 10 Jun 2008

+6

I hope you girls who haven't tried this yet will give it a try. It really works well.

by mops 10 Jun 2008

+6

I'd had read it somewhere, never tried it out and am glad to hear it really works. Thank you.

by shirleysisson 10 Jun 2008     

It's a pleasure. *4U

by mpo14011 10 Jun 2008

+7

Very good tip.We have those here in Australia as well and do the same.That is one tip I had forgotten about.Your SA is South Africa, my SA is South Australia.Tell you a funny story about that tonight.Have to get dinner ready now.

by minnieb 10 Jun 2008     

I was thinking the same about SA

by shirleysisson 10 Jun 2008     

I'll have to be more careful next time and not take shortcuts. *4U

by tanuja 10 Jun 2008

+5

THKS FOR THE TIP .

by shirleysisson 10 Jun 2008     

It's a pleasure. *4U