I have a 24" quilting hoop that I use for hand quilting. I put the part I am working on, in the hoop, sit in a comfy chair, stand a dining room chair in front of me sitting with the back to me. I drape most of the quilt on the seat of the chair, pull the hoop towards me, and rest the top of the hoop on top of the chair back. I can quilt, and move as needed to stay comfortable this way, and when I take a break, I can stand up and put the hoop on the chair seat, and pick it back up as I return to sitting. The secret to making this work is a big hoop to stretch between me and the chair back. Works for me.