I tried a few times to maneuver some quilts onto a hoop frame, but just can't wrestle the bulk to stay put. The layers slide and the hoop pops apart to where I can't even tighten it down. I've tried several sizes and styles of hoops, one being an oval on a stand, another a large one, maybe 20 inches. I get the hoops on, then as I attempt to tighten them, the layers come alive in rebellion, then I give up. Duh. I'm used to safety-pinning and basting to do my standard machine free motion quilting, and use my hands to keep the work flat and streched as I move the work to follow my design, and in the process improve the muscle tone in my hands and arms! lol My quilts aren't perfect, but nobody's judging them, just loving them.
Anybody have any tips on getting layers to stay put?