Originally Posted by Loretta
I have had good luck basting and then quilting without a hoop. You might try it and see if it looks good. You can always do the hoop if you don't like it.
This is what I do as well, as a matter of fact, I do all my hand quilting hoopless..only difference is the way you hold the needle,,, no rocking, just hold it like you are hand piecing... with your thimble behind to push it through