Originally Posted by Tilladare
I am in the research stage of buying a floor hoop. I have it pretty much narrowed down to Hinterberg, and Grace2. I would love to hear pros and cons on each of these, and how do determine what size would be best.
Do you measure from a point on your hand to a point up your arm?
I'm pretty short (5'1") and it seems like so many of the floor hoops even when adjusted as low as I can get them put the hoop about halfway between my elbow and shoulder.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
I have a Grace hoop 2, with an 18 inch hoop. I bought it so I can quilt in the living room, which I haven't been able to do because the lighting isn't very good.
It is very adjustable for height and tilt, and seems to be sturdy enough. I found that the square hoop didn't hold the quilt sandwich as well as a round hoop - it kept slipping - but that might be because I was working on the edge of a quilt, and because I usually quilt in a very sturdy Hinterberg floor frame.
As for hoop size, choose one where you can comfortable reach towards the center. I'm tall, and for me 24 was too big, and I felt 14 was too small because I'd have to move the quilt too much.
Janet