I haven't used one but I am going to use one on my next project. Is it easier? or does the hoop get in the way? Is it more of a hassle then helpful?

Hi no I don't use a hoop to machine quilt on the sewing machine. You can though, if you are doing some fancy embroidery stitches. I mostly pin with quilter's pins and go for it. Sometimes I still baste but not often. But when using the grace table, it is way different again. LOL!
I bet utube has some videos on this subject so you can see it done. I know that american patchwork had some there. Let me look for it for you.

I just spray baste and quilt. No hoop. It would just get in my way.

Here is the video .. In case it doesn't come up right it is the one that is called machine quilting...

http://my.allpeoplequilt.com/bettert...mh=dm17.317214

Thanks! I like how that machine works. That would be so much easier to do designs...

Hi Hon,
There is one there with a regular sewing machine. I am pretty sure it is called machine quilting.