Originally Posted by granny_59
it is about as hard to put a quilt into the hoop as to squeeze it under a normal sewing machine............it is no option for me
Don't put it into the hoop - just hoop the stabilizer and do a "fix" stich (or basting stitch - whatever your machine calls it0 to hold the fabric down, and do the design. i've done that often and never had a problem, especially becasue the batting give it extra support.