I use a floor frame to quilt. It takes up a lot of room. I did not have any trouble putting the quilt in the frame. The frame was made by an Amish family who has a quilt store in the area where I work. The frame was only $120.00 which I think is pretty cheap. It can fit a King size quilt and I will attach pictures. This is my very first quilt that I have been hand quilting for over a year. Do not mind the mess. We are eventually moving my sewing area up into one of the spare bedrooms which will be much smaller. I use a leather thimble for everything. I switch it from my middle finger to my thumb when I have to go away from me. I don't have a problem with it, I think you will get used to it.
Kyia
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