You're not the only oddball, lol, I don't use either when I hand quilt myself. I baste very well with safety pins and just find the middle and go for it!Originally Posted by Val in IN
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You're not the only oddball, lol, I don't use either when I hand quilt myself. I baste very well with safety pins and just find the middle and go for it!
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You are not the only oddball...I also handquilt with out a frame or hoop when I do hand quilting. Basting is very important if you are going to quilt this way. My quilts turn out fine not using the hoop are frame and it is so much easier for me to quilt this way.
Ditto to Val in IN. I have a frame I bought at JoAnn (PVC pipe) but I mainly use to to hold the quilt off the floor. Just baste or pin very well.
Not the only oddball. I have used both frame and hoop and find quilting without is much easier (no moving all that fabric around) and it's more comfortable. Haven't noticed any difference in the quality of the work.
I usually use a hoop but have been known to not use one as well. I've done king-size quilts in my lap hoop. Far more comfortable for me.
I figure if some very talented hand quilters don't use any hoops or frames ... whatever you use is fine as long as you baste and don't pull too tight on the fabric.
ali
Have fun quilting! If it isn't fun, you will miss a lot.
ali
Yes you can do a large quilt in a hoop. In a pinch I have done a twin size quilt in a 10 inch embroidery hoop and it worked out fine with minimal basting.
I only hand quilt with a hoop (large oval) - I have never used a frame. I baste but not excessively. Run your hand around the back, inside the hoop, to make sure there are no wrinkles, before you start quilting.
ETA - Amen!! to sitting in a comfy chair or sofa while quilting!!
That is what I do my quilting on. I have a floor frame made from PVC pipe and it's very nice but love to quilt using a hoop.
I've used a hoop for 28 years, never learned on a frame. Be sure that all the wrinkles are gone from the back after you tighten the nut, and then give the quilt a punch to loosen the tension, thus allowing smaller stitches.
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