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Old 10-19-2010, 11:53 AM
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This looks like a really *cool* hoop :-) I found if online under their custom offerings. Has anyone used one of these yet and if so, what do you think of it?

Barnett's Laptop Hoops
Website: www.laptophoops.com

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Old 10-19-2010, 11:58 AM
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I would really like one of them. I have a laptop hoop but it just sits there on top of my lap. Looks like this one would be easier to use.
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Old 10-19-2010, 02:23 PM
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This one turns 360 degrees, and can be tilted to three different positions. I think it may be lighter and definitely cooler than those that have solid base bottoms. I'm trying to convince myself that I really need one of these :-)
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Old 10-19-2010, 05:56 PM
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I love his Demos..I am considering one
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Old 10-19-2010, 08:40 PM
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That is an awesome hoop! :D:D:D
Isn't the designer a member here?
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Old 10-19-2010, 09:13 PM
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I do not have one, but have been looking at them and dreaming. I don't do enough hand work to justify needing it. I think the quality is very nice.
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Old 10-21-2010, 05:45 AM
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I succumbed. I ordered one -- yes, it's a luxury, but I'm worth it :-)

I've also been watching Jean Brown's video on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeSSyueipPw

and think her way of hand quilting is totally brilliant!

So I ordered an *Aunt Becky* tool [I hate having my finger pricked] and her deep well tip kind of thimble [Needleart] and so am just waiting for everything to arrive to try it all out. My pre-pre-pre Christmas gifts to me :-)
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Old 10-22-2010, 07:40 PM
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Wow!
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Old 10-23-2010, 06:55 AM
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This technique on the you tube link is facinating. Do any of the members do it this way?
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Old 10-23-2010, 10:25 AM
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I don't know, but I'm certainly going to try it! I'm waiting everyday now for the hoop, the Aunt Becky tool, and the Needlart thimble to arrive. It may take awhile for it to come by post across the US/Canadian border, though. I've got enough hand quilting projects here to finish that I can practice for months, maybe even years :-)
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