Originally Posted by patchsamkim
I also lap quilt without a hoop...just have never been able to get the right tension using a hoop so go without...as long as you baste really well, it works. I even had an expert quilter once comment on how flat my quilt was...and she was surprized when I told her I didn't use a frame or hoop.
Thanks! It sounds like lap quilting is the way to go for me, too. I'll remember to BASTE really well and keep everything flat. Now, I'm really looking forward to starting my next quilt!