Henry, i havent been on here in a couple weeks, i just seem to disappear in the winter lol, but just popped in here and saw your beautiful quilting photos. You make it look so easy. I am trying so hard to hand quilt right now, been trying to do it in my lap without a frame, maybe i need to try it your way. I tried a pvc frame tonight that i picked up from a thrift store, all i managed to do was break two fingernails trying to pop the plastic pieces on, so i might have a round wooden hoop around here, i might try that. I find the hand sewing very relaxing too, except i just cant get it set up in a comfortable way to do it. You make it look easy my friend :)