I baste using the curved pins and I use a 14" pvc round hoop that I got in the quilt section of JoAnn's several years ago. This isn't the same as an embroidery hoop, just similar. Have done all sizes from wall hanging to queen size in it. I find this more convenient than a floor frame. I've also tried a square snap-on but didn't care for that as much as the hoop. It might work better for a small piece that one wouldn't have to keep moving the frame to the next unfinished area? There's no right or wrong in quilting--just what you prefer and find easiest for yourself. I used to use my mother's big floor frame with the ratchet bars and liked it until I began using a hoop. I do like the tension that I was able to use with the bars but the big frame is "in the way". Quilting in a hoop makes it portable, can put it out of the way if need to clear space for visitors, etc, but what I like best of all is being able to turn the work so my hands and wrists don't have to do the contortions working in and out of the designs if using a stationery frame.