Q:  I have been told not to get magnets near my computer or computer disks.  Isn’t my embroidery machine a computer?  Won’t magnets damage it?

A:  Extensive research has shown that the position of the magnets on the frame while embroidering does not cause any damage to computerized embroidery machines.  This has been thoroughly tested with no adverse effects.  The metal frame absorbs the electromagnetic pull which, while strong enough for hooping, is not strong enough to go through this field.  Most home embroidery machines do not have magnetic fields in the actual embroidery module itself. 

Magnets can damage magnetic computer data, therefore, use caution.  Do not put them in direct contact with diskettes, and memory sticks.   Some design cards are susceptible as well.  To be on the safe side, watch where you put your magnets! Both the manufacturer of the Magna-Hoop and Discount Embroidery Supply do not take responsibility for damaged diskettes, memory sticks, design cards or other media that is damaged due to user error. 

This is a picture of the 5 hooping frames included in each Magna Hoop set.