Quilting in a hoop is the only way to hand quilt! I've been doing it for years. I've quilted king and queen size quilts using this method. When I put my sandwich together I spray baste and use pins. I start my quilting in the center and work my way out. I remove only the necessary pins to put my hoop on and then remove the ones in the hoop and start quilting. I usually "get my nest built" before I sit down, all quilting supplies, something to drink, phone, remote etc. When you get up there is much wallowing involved if you're working on a large quilt. tee hee. I can't sit over a frame and quilt, it makes my back hurt, with lap quilting I can sit in the recliner and comfortably quilt away. I really think you will love this method. Have fun.