I don't have the problem of the frame falling apart. I long ago trained myself to quilt with both hands. If you touch type or played any kind of keyboard you should find it easier. I wear a thimble on my left thumb that I use for quilting with that hand. I also discovered that it saves a lot of time and angst if you start each row of stitching with it's own needle. When each row etc. is quilted as within the areas exposed then you can unhoop and move on to the next area.