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Faintly Artistic
I also hand quilt with no frame/hoop. I do use a leather thimble though..my dd makes them for me and they last longer than the store kind. She discovered that by putting the rough side of the leather on the outside it is harder to pierce with the needle. Woodworking thimbles are made that way. Hubby is talking about getting me a frame but I keep telling him I don't need one. Will try the tray as it's awfully hot quilting here in the summer.
Tell your DH to save his money or spend it on fabric for your stash! I have wasted money on all types of hoops including the PVC type, and don't like any of them. Yes, its hot here in FL, too, so I intend to try the tray table idea, too. I found the pink thimble at Missouri Star QC and ordered it when I ordered fabric. I can't get to Joanns and MSQC was cheaper than the ones I found on ebay. Should have it by next week so can try the new thimble and my tray table at the same time, and maybe I can finish up a UFO or two!