Originally Posted by
lclang
I don't use a hoop at all. Just sandwich layers together with pins or glue and quilt in my lap. Start in the middle so if there are any surprises you can work them out to the edge, though I never had to do that.
I do the same. I found I hit myself with the hoop or if stationary it hurt the back to bend over. Could you borrow from a friend and try. But start cheap and work up.