Okay... update!! :lol:
I have adjusted the tension on Jean's hoop to be a little tighter and now I have more control and my stitches are looking good! I'm using the thimble like Jean does and Aunt Becky too, but my personal needs are a tighter fabric on the hoop. And it's comfortable. :mrgreen:
My main reason for giving this whole setup a try is because I want to take my quilting with me on vacations, but I don't want to take my 22 inch quilt-hoop stand. No room in the camper for that. (I hope the picture is right side up.)
Keep persisting, ladies.
Amish hoop stand from Shipshewana
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