Parker on the Porch

Winter Wonderland Penguin Squishy Stuffie Hot Pad Mug Rug Snaptab Charm Supply Post

Posted by Jenny Chesnick on January 21, 2022

Brrrr! Grab your coats and scarves and get ready to FLIP for POP's Winter Wonderland release.

We have the Winter Wonderland Mini Quilt

Winter Wonderland Mug Rug Bundle (with two adorable design options)

TThe Penguin Mug Rug and Hot Pad set

The Squishy Penguin Stuffie

And the Stacked Penguin Snaptab and Charm

Supplies used during the creation of these and other POP projects:

Fabric is Penguin Paradise by Puck Selders for Camelot Fabrics
Squishy Penguin Stuffie uses Glitter Cuddle Luxe minky by Shannon Fabrics
Stacked Penguin Snaptab and Charm glitter vinyl is Vinyl from MyPunkbroidery
Memory Foam stuffing for a truly SQUISHY penguin stuffie
Jen also purchases fabric from CottonTreasuresCo on Etsy. (Jen most often shops at her brick and mortar store in Maryland called Tomorrow's Treasures).
Jen also buys fabric from Kammie Lou Lou Custom Fabric and Sewing Studio Fabric Superstore out of Maitland, Florida.
Wool blend felt from Benzie Design
#3 Zippers from Zipit (join our FB group for a discount code!) or Wawak
#4.5 Zippers from Zipit (join our FB group for a discount code!) or #5 zippers from MyHandmadeSpace
Bows
Spiral Hair Ties in Fun Colors
55mm Tassels with Silver Caps
55mm Tassels with Gold Caps
80mm Tassels with Caps
84-89mm Tassels with Gold Caps
6 inch Tassel with Gold Lobster Clasp
Silver Key Fob Hardware
White Nickel Key Fob Hardware
Gold Key Fob Hardware
Rose Gold Key Fob Hardware
Key Fob Tool
Rose Gold Swivel Lobster Clasp with Split Ring
Gold Swivel Lobster Clasps with Split Ring
Silver Swivel Lobster Clasp with Split Ring
Black Metal Swivel Lobster Clasp with Split Ring
Six Metal Finish Assortment Split Rings
Warm Metal Eyelets
Cool Metal Eyelets
Multicolor Eyelet Assortment
Eyelet Setting Tool
Crop-a-dile Tool Kit
Two Piece Grommets 3/16"
Gold Ball Chain Keychains
Silver Ball Chain Keychains
Rose Gold Ball Chain Keychains
Black Ball Chain Keychain
Bright Assorted 10 Color Ball Chain Keychains
Gold 10mm Split Ring Jump Rings
6 Color Assortment 10mm Split Ring Jump Rings
3/4 inch Lobster Clasp for Snaptabs
1 inch Lobster Clasp with extra D-rings for Snaptabs
Ripstitch Tearaway Stabilizer in 2.0 oz weight and 1.5 oz weight from Allstitch.net
Interfacing by Thermoweb: Medium and Lite and Woven and Fusible Fleece
”Mary’s Doohickey Poking Tool” is the OESD Point & Press Tool. You can message CottonTreasuresCo to see if she has any in stock.
Press Perfect Wool Mat
Transparent Medical Tape
Tape Dispenser for 1" and 3" Rolls
Peel and Stick Tape by Thermoweb
Small Scissors, by Westcott
Vinyl Scissors, by Fiskars
Fabric Scissors, by Fiskars
Fiskars Rotary Cutting Set
Janome Thread Stand

We can't wait to see what you create with our designs. Come share photos, ask questions, and chat in our Facebook group! Some links are affiliate links. I do earn a small commission from your purchase. Thank you!

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FAQ Series: Will This Design Fit in My Hoop?

Posted by Jenny Chesnick on January 13, 2022

One of the most commonly asked questions in email and in our Facebook group is something along the lines of, "My max hoop size is 5x7. Will that design work in my machine?" And the answer is that it depends on your machine and whether you're using an aftermarket hoop.

Almost all POP design listings include the design dimensions. For example, from the Cake Tree Mug Rug and Hot Pad Set:

You might see the smaller mug rug size of 5.09" x 7.00" and think, "That design is bigger than 5 inches, and it won't fit in my 5x7 hoop!" But that's more than likely not true. Most major embroidery machine companies size their hoops in millimeters, not inches. On my Brother machines, the hoop that we all know as a "5x7 hoop" is actually 130 mm x 180 mm, which converts to 5.11 inches x 7.08 inches. A Brother 6x10 hoop is 160 mm x 260 mm or 6.29 inches x 10.23 inches.

You can find the exact stitchable area of the hoops for your machine in the manual for the machine--look that up and bookmark it so that you will have it at your fingertips the next time you're shopping for designs. Of course there are a few machines with non-rectangular hoops, such as the Bernina "Midi" Hoop.

If we measure the diameter of this oval, it's 265 mm x 165 mm (10.43 inches x 6.49 inches). But the stitchable area is an oval shape, not a rectangle, so a "6x10" zipper bag will not fit in this hoop.

There are also aftermarket hoops that come in a variety of sizes and shapes. For example, there are FastFrames

And Mighty Hoops

Another twist to hoop size is the "Multi Position" hoop such as the Brother 5x12 (actual dimensions 300 mm x 130 mm or 11.81 inches x 5.11 inches). The repositionable hoops do not work with many "in the hoop" designs such as zipper bags. The hoop does not increase the maximum stitchable area of the machine past 130 mm x 180 mm. The hoop simply has the ability to be attached to the machine in several positions so that you can stitch a series of designs without rehooping the material.

Knowing your machine's hoop sizes or the aftermarket hoop sizes will enable you to purchase designs and not worry about whether it will fit in your hoop. POP's designs are sold with all of the sizes in one convenient and reasonably priced bundle. Even if you currently have a maximum hoop size of 5x7, you might get a different machine in a year or two!

Happy stitching!

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