I have done a quilt on the embroidery machine with over 200 hoopings. I did hoop the three layers each time and it was very difficult at first. After a while though you get better at it. I puddled and lifted the quilt at times, so it would not drag, especially in the middle section. I used the design that Candace showed and another one and alternated in each block. I also did the sashings. Lots of work, but it came out beautiful. Have no pictures, but now I am making one for my other granddaughter. I will do this one on the embroidery machine too. You don't need stabilizer when you put all three layers in the hoop. Strong hands are a must. I used 5x7 hoop, top and bottom layer cotton and warm and natural batting.