Originally Posted by hsquiltingmom
I enjoy hand quilting too. I have always used frames but I would like to try a hoop. It would be a bit more portable from room to room that way.
I agree to use good thimbles. I have a hard time with thimbles and I prick my fingers a lot. I also use my spit to clean up any blood, but then the quilt is washed before giving it to anyone.
Enjoy and have fun.
i hand quilt all time and use a 14 inch round hoop or an oval (good for the borders). I have never used a thimble. Seems to awkward to me, of course, i can not walk and chew gum at the same time. lol Have fun with the hand quilting!