Welcome.

I’m Kate and this is my labor of love, my collision of crafts, and my daily inspiration. Modern Hoopla was born when a spark of an idea invaded my brain. I’d been focusing on digital fabrication, making my imagination spit out of a CNC machine (that’s a computer controlled router, if you were wondering), when I took an embroidery class. I saw ‘naked’ hoops everywhere and wanted a more finished way to display my new-found craft. The basic design for these frames felt like that bolt of lightning from cartoons. So I kept going, kept prototyping, kept stitching. And now we’re HERE.

Fabric, wire, floss, plywood, spray paint. If craft materials were friends, these would be my BFFs. I’m happy that I spend my days with them. We have a grand ‘ole time.

I’m glad I can share the results with you. I’m honored to have become a part of the embroidery and cross stitching communities. And, I’m constantly amazed with what comes back to me from this creative and colorful group.

Thanks! Let’s have some fun!