Yes I hand quilt,use num. 11 or 12 tween needle til I break it. lol. use a thinble and forget i hnve it on. I use a floor stand hoop or pvc frame my som made for me. Have so many tops that i need to quilt. I also hand piece and machine piece. Needle turn applique,and many other hand neele works,knit,chrochet etc. Of course I need to get off this thread to do much. lol