It sounds like your hoop is just a large embroidery hoop. I have two hoops, one round and the other a large square with rounded corners. They are both on legs. I can see why you are having problems. There are clips like the ones you use to keep your pant legs from getting caught in the bike chain that you can use to secure the rolled up quilt. If you are planning on making large quilts and handquilting them I suggest you invest in a hoop like mine or a long floor frame. I also have one of those. It would be a shame if you gave up handquilting out of frustration.