I have never hand quilted before and am working on a whole cloth that is 16X16 to practice. Do I have to put this in a hoop when I stitch it? It seems easier for me to get 3-4 stitches on the needle when it is not in a hoop. My questions are:
Do I have to have this in a hoop? If yes, then please tell me why, and is it harder for me to quilt this in the hoop because I have the fabric in there too tight?