WordNet
n. a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering [syn: tambour, embroidery frame]
Wikipedia
Embroidery hoops and frames are tools used to keep fabric taut while working embroidery or other forms of needlework.
Usage examples of "embroidery hoop".
Mistress Anan was sitting on one of the two narrow beds built into the walls, a regal woman with touches of gray in her hair, seemingly intent on her embroidery hoop and not looking at all as if she were a guard.
Her hair ornaments swayed whenever the wind rose, and small wisps flailed about her bun, but the only notice she took was to catch her embroidery hoop just before it was blown from the table.
An embroidery hoop, with needle and red thread dangling from a piece of half-finished work, sat on a high-backed chair wide enough for Berelain to curl up in if she wished.
Pulling her embroidery hoop from the basket, she ruefully examined yesterday's work, a number of lopsided yellow oxeyes and something she had meant to be a pale yellow rosebud, though no one would know unless she told them.
Setting the cup back on the tray and her embroidery hoop on the table, Cadsuane stood and turned to the door.
Pulling her embroidery hoop from the basket, she ruefully examined yesterday’.
When the wind broke upon the camp, she made certain her embroidery hoop was safe within a trunk and then ventured out into the wind-battered night.