cabbagepatchkid

I'm going to give this a try!!

OldHairTwister

That sounds really simple and effective . Thanks jeanharville

running1

Daffy, that is genius!!!! Just yesterday I finished hand quilting my sweet DH's quilt and used a scrap of fabric in my hoop for every length of the hoop... but this sleeve looks GREAT!!! Thank you for sharing this!!!!

And IQ2, enjoy the process!!!

IQ2

Well, this thread was more wonderful than I even expected it to be! I thank you all for the wonderful suggestions. Last night I pinned a practice FMQ sandwich that I had onto the edge of the quilt I'm hand quilting and it worked like a charm, but I also want to try the rubber bands and will definitely look into Daffy's sleeve...that IS adorable. I told the members of my quilting group about it and the hand-quilters' eyes lit up with excitement.

So again thanks to all for your generous help. It is greatly appreciated

Daffy Daphne

Since a few people have expressed an interest in the hoop sleeve, I'm putting the steps for making one in the tutorial section. I didn't find a copy of the magazine page with illustrations, so it's just my typed directions.