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Yep you might want to try handquilting without a frame.....much more relaxing! I pin generously and go for it!
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I had briefly considered a lap hoop, but since I am unable to use a lap frame for my rug hooking and rug punching, (short+round=VERY little lap LOL) I figured I would save money by not taking the pitstop at lap hoops. Plus being in a small apt, having a hoop that can stand in a corner rather than needing a table area to set it down on...
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I also have the Jasmine easy-spinner, and I love it. I had been given a Hinterberg floor hoop, and I never could get it to stand up when I put a quilt in it, the weight made it fall over. I think it was an old design, and they may have improved it since then. I couldn't afford a new Jasmine but was lucky to find one on ebay. I also have a lap stand hoop that I love for portability, I found it on ebay also, but it is like the one they sell at Keepsake quilting. I am short also and would tell you to stay with an 18" or smaller.
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Originally Posted by Izaquilter
(Post 2811692)
I've come to the conclusion I am not meant to be a hand quilter! I am hoop poor because I've bought them all & I've only quilted 3 quilts by hand. I would love to do a couple more before I die but I'm just not sure if I will! I have the floor hintenberg rotating(which I would gladly sell), adjustable floor model that I bought & never used, I have a 24" quilting hoop that I've used, I have a 17" that I've used, I have 2 lap hoops I've tried using, plus I have the pvc floor model with the adjustable legs that I've used. LOL all for 3 quilts! I've been told that the Hintenber rotating hoop is suppose to be the best on the market because of the construction. I bought it, was going to use it & decided I'd use it for displaying my quilts. NOT, I don't have room to put it! But a quilting hoop is a personal preference. I prefer to machine quilt most of my quilts but I ENVY those that hand quilt. I would love to be able to be a hand quilter! Good luck!
this is the Hintenberg hoop I have. It is brand new, I still have the box it came in & is ready to find a new owner!Attachment 172299
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I recently inherently a Jasmine Heritage Easy Spinner Floor Hoop 18” and Stand in near new condition made of solid maple. I found this, http://www.maliasneedle.com/Jasmine_hoops.htm. Unfortunately I’m a novice sewer and don’t really quilt. I’d love to find a new owner to use and appreciate it! If interest please let me know and we can chat :)
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The hoop in my lap works best for me also. I'm shorthttps://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/boy.gif
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I too have a Hinterberg floor hoop. I find myself taking it off the stand and laying on the bed with it and quilting away with it. I hand quilt say every 10 quilts or so and the rest are by machine. All quilting depends on my mood.
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