Originally Posted by
Mkotch
I use a wooden, oval hoop about 20" x 12". You just have to baste well, either with pins or thread. Works well and is highly portable.
Ditto, done hundreds this way. I baste with thread but other customers have sent them to me basted with pins.
ETA- just checked, my large oval hoop is 26". I have a smaller one that I use for smaller projects.