Originally Posted by bstanbro
Originally Posted by Candace
Yes, hooping and embroidering the designs can take some practice. But, it's worth it for the professional results!
It sounds like you've tried it. I used a small electronic component (because it was just the right size) to hold the bottom hoop open. I didn't use any stabilizer, just hooped the quilt sandwich as is. And I taped the bottom hoop to my work table to hold it in place while I pressed the top hoop inside to secure the quilt. That was the easiest way for me to do it. It did get better with practice.
I quilt/embroider many of my quilts and have done so for years:>