A flexible support receiver comprising a base, a sewing flange, and a snap fit flange. The base is configured to receive one or more support poles or other support device. A first sewing flange and a second sewing flange are radially disposed around the perimeter of the base. The support receiver may contain vented openings. A sewing fixture aids to position hardware with a circular sewing flange such that a sewing machine places a circular stitch line relative to the central axis of the hardware.