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

Thanks
Crocus 65

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.

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 :-)

I love his Demos..I am considering one

That is an awesome hoop! :D:D:D
Isn't the designer a member here?

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.

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 :-)

Wow!

This technique on the you tube link is facinating. Do any of the members do it this way?

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 :-)

My Barnett laptop hoop arrived last week, and it is awesome! Not only is it beautifully finished, but it is just the right size at 14" so I don't need to stretch to quilt. I *love* that it tilts to an infinite number of positions, and it also turns 380 degrees. NOW, it's on to learning Jean Brown's way of quilting [the Needleart thimble and the Aunt Becky tool arrived a few days later]. Life is good!

that looks cool, let us know how you like the hoop

I have been keeping my eye on this contraption. It is on my must have list and I will probably purchase in the next month or two. I love the quality of the wood used. I view these hoops as a work of art and am looking forward to owning one.

kinda expensive for my budget tho . . .

I too have been thinking about getting one. Trouble is what one to get!! LOL I would like to do rug hooking as well as quilting. I emailed and was told to get the thicker hoop. Guess all that is left to do is order one!!!

As I mentioned before..I haven't ordered one of the hoops..yet...but do have one of the thimbles. I LOVE IT!!!! I've been using it for several years and I can't say enough good about it.

hmmmm, i have a standing hoop i never used. not hand sewing anymore.

i ordered one myself and i just love it ,it,s the best hoop i own very glad i brought my ,believe me you won,t be sorry and yes it is more beauitful in person

That reminds me... wasn't he thinking of making a standing version of this hoop?

I did make a floor frame version...and thank you all for the kind words. This one is an 18 inch frame.
- Harry B.

My FIL made me one but without the base. I love mine. Seems the base would get in your way when quilting on your lap unless it's removable.

The top frame (the hoop, four legs and the circle base) are removeable. The base has magnets installed into the wood and they clip on to the lazy susan spinner that is hidden in this picture.

Post a picture of your homemade frame. We would love to see it.