Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I hand baste my quilts and then quilt them in a hoop. Mine is about 16 inches (I think).
I've never used a frame.
I bought one at Michaels. A 16x27 oval on a stand-- wonderful because the stand bears the weight of the quilt. Then I could just quilt while I watched TV in the evening. I'd recommend this way.