Originally Posted by
mpspeedy2
Practice makes perfect. I quilt differently depending on what kind of hoop or frame I am using. In a floor frame I can quilt with either hand which helps immensely. It took some practice and I am not as fast with my left. I use the soft brown leather thimbles and wear one on the thumb of my left hand and the middle finger of my right. Using a handheld hoop or snap frame I can only quilt with my right hand. The trick is to place your none quilting hand under the frame so you can feel when the needle goes through. Make sure you don't have the quilt stretched so tight that you can not gather several stitches on your needle at one time. As long as your work is basted close enough you can even quilt without a frame or hoop. Good luck!
Never thought about quilting with either hand when using the hoop on floor stand. Makes sense. I'll have to try it. I'm just learning. Like to use the Clover thimble (silicone with metal tip) on middle finger and silicone red tip for index finger. Both on the top hand. The red silicone tip is in a set they sell at JoAnn's to use on all your fingers for FMQ. Works great to grip the needle. I still have been trying various things on hand on underside. Thinking of buying the spoon Jenny Beyers uses. Lots of discussion on the board about that. I also find hand quilting relaxing.