Plastic Deluxe Blue Embroidery Hoop... 5" (13cm) Susan Bates Superior Blue Deluxe Embroidery & Cross Stitch Hoops, feature the exclusive "Super~Grip~Lip" which is designed to maintain consistent even tension without distorting or snagging your fabric or threads. Hoop is incredibly durable and flexible for cross stitch, using a hoop make it easier for the needle to pass through the fabric, allowing your stitches to form evenly.