Abstract: A fabric hold-down device is disclosed herein having a base frame provided with a continuous side wall defining a central open area adapted to receive a fabric work piece having edge marginal regions overhanging the frame side wall. A first resilient retention device is employed having a yieldable biased arm carried on a stationary member so as to be insertably disposed into the frame against the fabric edge marginal region to bear against the inner surface of opposite side portions of the side wall. A second resilient retention device is similar to the first retention device which is insertably disposed in the central area to bear against opposite end portions of the side wall to retain the fabric work piece in a taut condition preparatory for subsequent sewing or embroidery procedures.