If you have an embroidery machine that also sews, you can use these hoops as long as the embroidery function is disabled or not attached..

I don’t have an embroidery machine can I use the Octi-Hoops? Yes! Even if all you own is a Treadle sewing machine.With these hoops, you will not have to stretch your fabrics between 2 rings. You don't need to learn software, because there is no software required. You can take an image from a coloring book, clipart or a photo and embroider it on anything from baby socks to dog collars. One of the amazing featues of this hoop is how well it controls the fabric so you don't need a foot at all for just about every fabric. If you've done Free-Form/-Free-Motion Embroidery before, you know that your hands can become sore, not with the Octi-Hoops! Your hands won't hurt, your eyes won't burn and you'll feel as though you've taken a vacation, because it releases endorphins that will make you want to stay at your machine for days!
	This package comes with 3 size hoop frames that are engineered for adhesive stabilizer. You stick the stabilizer onto the back of the specially designed frame and place the fabric down and embroider. There is no problem with fabric distortion.
One of the features of these hoops, is that you use specially designed handles to guide the hoop. These handles allow you to hold your hands in a relaxed, ergonomically correct position so you sit straight (eliminating back aches) and your hands are forced to be in the best position possible so you don't have risk of injury to your hands or wrists.
	Clare Rowley, Inventor and educator, will guide you through the learning process and open a world of creativity that you can't even imagine. Clare will teach you the basics of machine embroidery; how to stabilize difficult fabrics, how to use these amazing hoops for mending garments that you probably were unable to repair before. If you have a shirt that is stained, and it fits you perfectly, but you are embarrassed to wear it in public - she will show you how to salvage it and love it even more!

Can't afford one of the embroidery machines? This will allow you to keep the machine you have now and embroider faster, with less preparation than with any computerized embroidery machine.
Why? Because you are the one that moves the hoop! You actually color or paint with your thread - if you can color in a coloring book then you can embroider.

Octi-Hoop Kits were released to the International public on March 1st of 2009 at $149 MSRP, including 3 Hoop sizes and the Video Tutorial by www.creativefeet.com

Click on the images above to review and print. Keep in mind you also receive an educational DVD helping you learn how to embroider using ANY sewing machine that has a straight stitch. Adobe Reader is required to view the images. Download a free copy of the software at www.adobe.com