My first quilt that I made I tied it using a hoop and did not like it at all.
My sister had a small frame and I tried that and it was great, my husband took the measurements and made me one. It works wonderful and you can take it apart and it will take up no room. It is made out of PVC pipe I know Hancocks sell them but of course I think they run around $200.00.
Cheaper to make your own.
:) cassiemae