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i have used a 24" hoop and propped it up on the back of a chair so that i can get my hand underneath it. I saw a floor frame w/ a hoop at Hobby Lobby that you could use the 40% off coupon. Basting well is going to be your key to keeping the layers together, and no puckers.
my name is becca and i'm a quilt-a-holic :-)
To add to my last post, anything larger than 14" would be too large for me to reach across. It depends on the length of your arms.
Sue
I use Jean Brown's 14" lap hoop. It is sturdy and is heavy enough to be able to use Roxanne McElroy's 'That Perfect Stitch'. A regular hoop wouldn't work, because there is nothing to hold it down and you have to hold the hoop. I have used it for bigger quilts, though not yet a queen or king size. I like that you can quilt toward you.
Sue
I started quilting at age 7. Didnt know about hoops then, ztill dont. I never use a hoop, and they turn out beautiful. I do row quilting
I also handquilt without using a frame or a hoop. I keep trying to use one, but I'm just not comfortable doing it. I also get nice, consistant, small stitches without frame or hoop. When I try to use one, I get larger stitches and they are not consistant. It's really all in what YOU are comfortable with. Lucky for you that the weather is getting cooler. That king-sized quilt will keep you nice and warm while you quilt it! You may find that you like handquilting so much that you never want to send another one outHappy Quilting!!!
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Valarie
I too tried several different sizes of hoops. They were just awkward for me.
Then a friend told me "there are no rules, you do what's comfortable and fun for you".
Since then, I've not used a hoop. Just made sure it's pinned well.
That's the beauty of this craft. You do whatever works for you.
I have a Hinterberg quilting frame - mainly because I was given a bonus at work and decided to spend it on me for a change. So they are pricey - have you checked out Shopgoodwill.com? A lot get donated to the thrift shops so you may want to take a day and check them out. Not sure how good they are to tell you if they have any in the shop or not. Sure wished you lived closer so you can try mine. Being King size it is going to be hard to do the center - have fun - it will take a while, but when it is done you are going to be so happy.
I don't use a hoop either I have several but they just don't feel right and I can't lay them in my lap proper
so I do best with just quilting without any hoops.
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