Originally Posted by
117becca
When I hand quilt, I find the key to being able to rock my needle is to make sure the quilt in the frame is lose enough - kinda counter intuitive, but none the less, good for me. The 12 lb cat jumping on the quilt proves just enough loosenesd! LOL!!
Oh goodie! I have one of these! Will an 8lb cat work too? I'm planning to start hand quilting in a few weeks and after hoop embroidery when I remember always wanting the hoop a little tighter the loose hoop thing has been a worry in the back of my head.