I tried hooping and found that I didn't like it. I kept bumping the hoop and messing up the quilting lines. I prefer using my Machingers gloves and puddling the quilt as I work on an area. It is important to have the whole quilt up on the table as you quilt. If you don't have a table large enough, use card tabes or your ironing board for extra support. If the quilt is not fully on the same level as you quilt, you will have drag or hang ups that will mess with your ability to move the quilt well.