generally for one person they were tied in the corner and roped up and down from the ceiling, out of the way when not in use, quick to get to when wanted. I started with this style of frame, in a small apartment, set it on chair backs when quilting, stood against the wall when not in use.
I had long bolts to put in the holes to hold the size in place, and then two bolts werre lifted out and the quilt was rolled to the next reaching space. I think they are still up in the garage attic, Rob is sentimental about them as they were the first project he ever made me. I used a hoop in my lap when I last hand quilted. Don't do it anymore, takes too long
I'd rather be piecing.
Found my pattern in a Foxfire book.