Originally Posted by llweezie

I have quilted many quilts on a large hoop in my lap! I really like to use a large plastic hoop ( they hold up better than the wooden ones) but are hard to find. I have had the hoop in the floor stand but was bending forward to quilt and I found it to be hard on my back and shoulders. With the hoop I'm my lap I was able to sit comfortably in my chair. Two years ago I purchased a long arm and I have not quilted I'm my lap since then!