Originally Posted by
SavedByGrace
Did you start out with an 18" hoop? I think mine is a q-snap 17". Would I be better off to start with a smaller hoop? And I don't want the fabric drum-tight, right?
I am not an expert but I think you have to be comfortable with your set up. And yes you need some "give" in your quilt. Some people use frames, floor hoops, big hoops, small hoops, or no hoops. Play around with it all and see what works best for you. It is something to get used to but will happen with practice. You might look at you tube for videos and use the search function on this board to see what's out there.