Rarely do I write an all-out negative review of a needlework product.

In fact, I don’t think I’ve written one.

Normally, even if I don’t personally love a thing or I would never use a thing, I can understand what other people might like about it. I can acknowledge good aspects about things that might not be my cup of tea. And I can recommend them on those merits.

If I can’t find those positive aspects, I generally won’t write the review or mention the product.

But I have recently encountered an embroidery hoop that has nothing to recommend it – including the hefty price tag for its worthlessness.

I think it’s worth mentioning so that you don’t do what I did: buy it to try it.