Fan-design-quilting-frame-hand-quilt
02-17-2013, 11:19 AM
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It's much harder to hand quilt on a frame than in a hoop. With the hoop, you can adjust to your hand movements. With a frame, you have to figure out how to quilt equally nicely in all directions.
My lap hoop on a wooden swivel ball does not seem to be made anymore. The closest thing to it is the Grace swivelling lap hoop.
There are pros and cons to frame vs hoop. While some people do like frames, I think they often end up not being used.
My lap hoop on a wooden swivel ball does not seem to be made anymore. The closest thing to it is the Grace swivelling lap hoop.
There are pros and cons to frame vs hoop. While some people do like frames, I think they often end up not being used.
02-17-2013, 12:17 PM
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There was a member of this board who posted photo's of this frame quite some time ago. You may be able to do a search. If I remember correctly, she was showing it as she loaded the quilt on it? I think it looks like good way to go! I prefer a frame to a hoop. Have never mastered holding a hoop while trying to quilt. Again, personal preference.
02-17-2013, 02:04 PM
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Just want to mention that, with a lap hoop, it is not necessary to hold the hoop while you quilt. Here is a link to the Grace hoop I mentioned:
http://www.graceframe.com/site/hoops/laphoops
It sits in your lap so that both hands are free to quilt. I like mine better than the Grace, but don't think mine is manufactured anymore.
http://www.graceframe.com/site/hoops/laphoops
It sits in your lap so that both hands are free to quilt. I like mine better than the Grace, but don't think mine is manufactured anymore.
02-17-2013, 03:08 PM
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I like something like that - you can have your backing fabric on one rung, and then your top and batting on another rung - eliminating the need for basting. It is definitely what you get used to using - I use a frame and much prefer it over a hoop. I take a hoop when i travel because it's easier, but look forward to getting back to my frame. Some of it may also be because I quilt bed size quilts...
02-17-2013, 07:31 PM
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I've seen, owned, and used so many different stand quilting frames, but this one is new to me....and I think it's fascinating! A great concept with no little metal or wooden 'parts' to lose, easy to store or transport and the price is okay.
That said, I find that I almost always revert to my hand held 14" hoop which I can lean against the edge of a table or against my knee or the arm of my comfy chair while quilting.
Jan in VA
That said, I find that I almost always revert to my hand held 14" hoop which I can lean against the edge of a table or against my knee or the arm of my comfy chair while quilting.
Jan in VA
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