Bernina Small Clamp Embroidery Hoop

The BERNINA Small Clamp Hoop is designed for embroiderers and quilters who want precise, repeatable hooping without distorting fabric or wasting stabilizer. Its square shape and clamp-based system make it especially practical for quilting projects where consistent alignment across multiple blocks is essential. Whether you are working on a wholecloth quilt, block-by-block embroidery, or any project requiring careful repositioning, this hoop gives you reliable results with minimal setup time.

Key Features

• Square hoop shape accommodates square embroidery designs common in quilting, eliminating the need to trim excess stabilizer from round or oval hoops.
• Repositionable clamps grip fabric and quilt layers securely without piercing or damaging the material.
• Thick acrylic alignment template allows you to visualize design placement accurately before committing to the hoop position.
• Maximum embroidery area of 6.5 x 6.5 inches suits a wide range of block-sized and decorative embroidery designs.
• Clamp mechanism provides consistent fabric tension across the hooping area, reducing puckering and misalignment.
• Ideal for multi-hooping projects, allowing you to move efficiently from block to block while maintaining registration.
• Compatible with a wide range of BERNINA embroidery machines equipped with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator or standard embroidery module connection.
• Saves both stabilizer and fabric compared to traditional oval hoops when working with square design fields.

Specifications

The BERNINA Small Clamp Hoop is the right choice for quilters and embroiderers who work on square block designs and need a fast, accurate hooping method that protects delicate fabric layers. OSP Machines is an authorized dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine. Reach out to the OSP Machines team any time you have questions about setup, compatibility, or getting the most from your hoop.

Compatible Machines

• BERNINA 500 E
• BERNINA 535
• BERNINA 570 QE
• BERNINA 580
• BERNINA 590
• BERNINA 700
• BERNINA 710
• BERNINA 720
• BERNINA 730
• BERNINA 740
• BERNINA 750 QE
• BERNINA 770 QE
• BERNINA 780
• BERNINA 790
• BERNINA 830
• BERNINA 880 PLUS
• BERNINA 890
• BERNINA 900

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum embroidery area of the BERNINA Small Clamp Hoop?

The BERNINA Small Clamp Hoop offers a maximum embroidery area of 6.5 x 6.5 inches. Its square shape is specifically designed to match square embroidery designs commonly used in quilting projects.

How does the clamp hoop differ from a traditional screw-tightened embroidery hoop?

Instead of a traditional inner and outer ring with a screw, the BERNINA Small Clamp Hoop uses repositionable clamps to grip the fabric. This method avoids hoop burn or distortion on delicate quilt layers and makes it faster to reposition the hoop across multiple blocks without re-hooping from scratch each time.

Which BERNINA machines is this hoop compatible with?

The BERNINA Small Clamp Hoop is compatible with a wide range of BERNINA embroidery-capable machines, including models in the 5 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series, and 9 Series lines. If you are unsure whether your specific machine is compatible, contact OSP Machines and our team will confirm compatibility for you.

Is this hoop suitable for beginners?

Yes. The clamp system and included acrylic alignment template make hooping straightforward, even for those new to machine embroidery. The template lets you see exactly where your design will fall before you commit to the hoop position, which reduces errors and wasted materials.

What warranty coverage comes with the BERNINA Small Clamp Hoop?

OSP Machines is an authorized BERNINA dealer, so your hoop is covered by BERNINA's manufacturer warranty. In addition, OSP Machines provides free support for the life of your machine, so you can reach out to us any time you have questions about using or caring for your hoop.