Frequently Asked Questions -
Magna-Hoop Jumbo™
Q: I
have been told not to get magnets near my computer or computer disks. Isn’t my
embroidery machine a computer? Won’t magnets damage it?
A: The position of the magnets
on the frame does not cause any damage to computerized embroidery machines.
This has been thoroughly tested with no adverse effects. The metal frame absorbs
the electromagnetic pull which, while strong enough for hooping, is not strong
enough to go through this field. Most home embroidery machines do not have
magnetic fields in the actual embroidery module itself.
Magnets can damage magnetic
computer data, therefore, use caution. Do not put them in direct contact with
diskettes, and memory sticks. Some design cards are susceptible as well. To
be on the safe side, watch where you put your magnets! The manufacturer of the
Magna-Hoop does not take responsibility for damaged diskettes, memory sticks,
design cards or other media that is damaged due to user error.
Q:
The acrylic frame is a bit smaller than the metal frame insert. Is something
wrong with my Magna-Hoop?
A: No, that is a design
feature. The acrylic frame must be smaller to accommodate fabrics without
“scarring” them. The magnets will hold the frame securely to the metal insert.
Q:
How do I know my design will fit in the frame space?
A:
With Magna-Hoop Software, the design(s) may be automatically sized to fit the
openings in any Magna-Hoop/Quick-Snap Product. Then, when the design is loaded
into the machine for stitching, just center the needle over the opening, trace
the design, and go.
To
accomplish this task without Magna-Hoop Software, use a printed template and
target sticker to determine placement. Move the needle to the starting
position. Trace the design to make sure it fits, but always leave the presser
foot up until you are sure the foot will clear the template.
When
working with the round frame, the design may trace in a square. Even though the
points of the square may not fit, the design might. Use a printed template, and
make sure you have enough clearance for the presser foot.
Q: I
usually use the smallest hoop for really small items, but I would rather use
Magna-Hoop for speed in hooping. Won’t I be wasting a lot of money with the
extra stabilizer required for the small commercial Magna-Hoop?
A:
Instead of re-hooping stabilizer each time you remove a small item, patch the
center of the stabilizer instead. Cover the hole with a piece of stabilizer,
place the item, and cover with the appropriate acrylic frame. Magna-Hoop can
actually reduce stabilizer expense.
Q: I
am doing a long table runner with a continuous design; how do I save stabilizer
expense in this application?
A: If
you are using the large version of Magna-Hoop, it is not necessary to hoop the
stabilizer itself. Apply the stabilizer directly to the item and hoop as one.
As the design is sewn down the length of the runner, just remove the magnets and
frame, adjust the runner, and put the magnets and frame back on. In this way,
only the part of the item which needs stabilizer is stabilized. Not only is the
amount of stabilizer required dramatically decreased; so is the amount of time
needed for hooping.
Q: I want to use Magna-Hoop
Jumbo for quilting, but there seems to be a bit of shifting so that my designs
are not lining up properly. What am I doing wrong?
A: First of all, make sure that
the quilt can move freely as it is embroidered. An easy way to test this is to
trace the design; if you see it pull anywhere, correct it before stitching. Use
all of the magnets and position them strategically around the acrylic frame.
We have found that there is more
play in some of the hoops than in others. This is a manufacturing issue with
the machine hoops that we obviously cannot control. So we, with the help of our
customers, have improvised some solutions.
- Put some
gripping strips on the bottom of the metal base plate where it touches the
actual hoop. The stretchy medical type tape (that is not sticky) also works
well.
- Use some
of the tacky putty (used for hanging posters, etc. on walls) between the
metal base plate and the hoop. It will hold it well and is easily removed
with no residue. Just make sure the back of the hoop where it rests on the
machine is clean so that it doesn't drag or mess up the surface of the
machine.
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