I love the Q-Snap system. I cross-stitch, and since I have tried the Q-Snap system I will never use a traditional hoop again. Q-Snap frames are lightweight and come in a variety of sizes to suite each of your projects (my current project is quite large and thus the reason I purchased the extension kit). Because of the variety of sizes, you can find a frame that will be large enough to fit around your entire project, should you desire. (no more 'hoop rings', no more worrying about damaging your already-completed work by pulling it through a hoop). My opinion is that they keep the fabric much more taut and with less warping of the fabric than a hoop. And they are super simple to use. I would absolutely recommend them to others.