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First you\u2019ll need to prep your embroidery hoop.\u00a0 If you like the natural wood look, no prep is\nnecessary.\u00a0 If you want to jazz it up a\nbit you can stain or paint the hoop.\u00a0 If\nyou are making an embroidery hoop Christmas wreath to sell, I suggest staining\nthe entire hoop including the inside of both pieces. For my own personal\nwreaths I just paint or stain the parts you can see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step Two: (For wreaths with fabric)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Next you need to add in your fabric.\u00a0 If you are adding fabric simply cut the fabric of your choice so that you have about an inch or so of fabric hanging over all sides of the hoop. Place the inner hoop (the one that does not have the twist fastener at the top) on a flat surface and then place your fabric over the hoop.\u00a0 Line it up so that it is straight and then place the outer hoop over the fabric and the inner hoop. Tighten the fastener until your material is pulled tight into the hoop.\u00a0 You may need to do a little pulling of the fabric here and there to get it straight and tight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n