Where could I order embroidery hoops?

[Startingagainandagain]

I just started learning to use embroidery and although I was able to source the right threads and needles in my small town, I can't find any hoops locally.

Could anyone suggest the best website to order affordable supplies?

Also, should I order hoops of different sizes?

My plan is to do embroidery on cushions, clothes & fabric bags :).

Amazon

Amazon is ok but sometimes you can only get large packs of things when you only want one, and/or pay more for singular items. I like LoveCrafts, they do regular sales and offers.

Hobby craft.

Ebay has a great selection, with sellers ranging from huge retailers to individuals selling off excess stuff.

I've used these people, the website is new but I used to buy from them on Amazon, they are UK based

www.craftythingsltd.co.uk

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate the suggestions :).

Wool Warehouse is my go to for crafty stuff.

Look for the brand nurge

The one's I've had from Amazon have been shit quality. Lovecrafts are good.

I agree which is why I recommended nurge ones. Wherever you get them from. In addition I would bind the hoop with a strip of fabric before using it to stop any oils transferring to the fabric. The cheap ones loosen easily , don’t tighten enough and the screws and wood are inferior. Look for beach rather than bamboo

Have a look at stitch doodles online they are fab

Ebay.

Hobbycraft sell them.

No-one answered about different sizes, did they? I started off embroidering about 18 years ago, mainly clothing, so relatively largish pieces. Started off with three hoops in different sizes, but really just end up using the middle size one (23 cm across). Smaller than that was irritating to me as one always had to keep undoing it and moving the cloth around and then retightening. Bigger one, I personally find hard to keep the tension tight enough on the cloth.
Second the recommendation to bind the hoop. It also helps to grip the cloth in place.

@ohdrearydrearyme

Thank you so much for the advice about sizes, that's really helpful!