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12 in (30 cm) round hoop

The 12 in (30 cm) round hoop: what design fits in it and what it is usually used for.

All hoop sizes
Shape
round
Size (in)Inner diameter, or the long side of an oval
12 in
Size (cm)
30.5 cm
Short side (cm)Oval hoops only
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Largest design (cm)The widest design that sits inside with about 1.5 cm of clear fabric to the ring, so the hoop never sits on stitching
27 cm
Fabric to cut (cm)Square of fabric to cut so there is 5 cm to grip all round when the piece is framed in the hoop
41 cm
Used for
Statement pieces and quilt blocks; heavy enough to need a stand for long sessions.
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