For years, I used an 18-inch wooden hoop, but recently in the last year, I purchased online from Walmart a plastic non-slip hoop in the 14-inch size (relatively inexpensive - less than $15) and I love it!. The only drawback I find is that I have to move it more often. I've tried standing frames with hoops, but they kill my back from leaning over to see what I'm doing. Remember when using a hoop, to leave slack to help get your stitches even and smaller. Also, they make little round discs of rubber for using to pull the needle through the quilt after you've put a few stitches on it. I could not hand quilt without one.