Originally Posted by Deb watkins
I am handquilting an 18" pillow. Tried it with a hoop and it was very hard to work with. I am just pinning well and in only small areas at at time. This is working out well so far.
Well, I was so relieved to read your answer. I would love to do handquilting, and tried, but could not stand to use a hoop. I was on another forum at the time and was told there that I must, repeat must, learn to use a hoop. Instead of learning I just gave up, but your answer gives me hope that it can be done. There's a big football game on tonight and DH likes me to join him in the family room while he's watching games (and I don't mind), so I would guess I'll be getting the handquilting out again!