I do hand quilting in the evening - no frame, no thimble. Easy

You sound like my kind of quilter!

Thanks! It sounds like lap quilting is the way to go for me, too. I'll remember to BASTE really well and keep everything flat. Now, I'm really looking forward to starting my next quilt!

I have done lap quilting on mostly small projects.

I did not have to baste the twin size that I am working on now. I purchased June Taylor Quilt Basing Spray from Michael's. I put an old queen size flat sheet on my spare bed. Layered the backing then the batting. Carefully pulled back 1/2 of the batting, sprayed and replaced the batting, carefully smoothing it out. Same procedure for the rest of the batting. Repeated the same process with the top. I have had absolutely had no problem with it slipping. No basting pins or sewing basing lines. Quick and effective.

I made a grandmother's fan quilt. I made each block and just quilted that block until I had all the blocks made then attached them all together. I did find out though that you do not want to quilt all the way to 1/4 inch from the edge, it made it very difficult to add the blocks together, so leave at least 1 inch, and after putting them together go back and finished quilting the edges. You really need to baste the blocks down the middle both ways, and diagonally both ways and also some in between depending on the size of each block. I did use Georgia Bonesteele's method. If you want I can post a picture of my quilt.

I quilt with a 14 in hoop. I am workingon a king size right now. I do like to quilt on a recliner so that my feet and knees are up. I find it easier to quilt that way. A foot stool will also work.

I envy those people who don't use a frame. I may have to try it on a piece this summer.

I'd love to see a picture of the quilt. Thanks for the advice about basting "in all directions". I'm going to practice on some scrap pieces before I start a real quilt. Do you tape the block down, pin the pieces in place and then baste?

COOL! I will try that as of course like any quilting, I hate to spend time basting. :)

QuiltingaddicUK - Thanks for the pics. What a wonderful idea!!!

I use Harry's laptop hoops on my lap when quilting, and I love it since I am able to sit with the family while they watch TV. Even take smaller quilts to baseball games. The hoop sits on your lap so both hands are free and you don't need to brace it on the arm of the chair you're sitting on. Previously I used a floor frame, but didn't like the feeling of isolation having to be in the other room.