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    Old 05-26-2010, 07:28 PM
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    I have returned to quilting after 5+ years not doing any crafts. I forgot how addictive it was! So, now I am finishing some UFOs so I can begin new projects (did you hear the hubby groan in the background? I'm sure it was loud enough to transmit across the 'net). I have run into two basic issues.

    1)Hand-quilting designs: where can I find easy designs to transfer to the top, how to search for them (phraseology), both basic and modern ideas/designs.

    2)How am I supposed to quilt without having to rotate my frame? I know it's supposed to be possible, but I can't find any tutorials/videos/directions on how. I have a Buhoogee hoop, which I love, but constantly rotating it is causing the bungee to pop off at least twice and hour. Ergh!

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    Old 05-26-2010, 07:34 PM
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    Quilting templates :D:D:D
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    Old 05-26-2010, 07:35 PM
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    quilting designs will pull some up too...

    As for your second question of how to quilt without rotating the hoop, I can't help you...I don't hoop...
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    Old 05-26-2010, 08:32 PM
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    I'm not familiar with your hoop. I have 2 hoops that I love, a lap stand and a floor stand, both have rotating balls, so I can move the hoop as much as I need to, in any direction.
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    Old 05-26-2010, 08:40 PM
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    A member on our board makes hoops that swivel... www.laptophoops.com--maybe you can find something that will work for you.
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    Old 05-26-2010, 11:54 PM
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    Sorry, can't help you there. I don't hoop my quilts when I'm hand-quilting them. Just lay 'em on my lap. Hope you find what you need though.
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    Old 05-27-2010, 12:10 AM
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    Funny but I didn't see directions for Buhoogee hoop on the internet using Google.

    Usually you can find any and every thing there. Someone on the quiltingboard wrote that a quilt with cotton batting stayed on nicely but one with Warm and Natural kept falling off the Buhoogee hoop.

    Try this to search this site:
    http://www.quiltingboard.com/search.jsp?q=Buhoogee+hoop
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    Old 05-27-2010, 03:05 AM
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    I just use a hoop that I hold on my lap. Nothing fancy at all. Can twist and turn however I need it to go.
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    Old 05-27-2010, 03:17 AM
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    I don't have the problem of the frame falling apart. I long ago trained myself to quilt with both hands. If you touch type or played any kind of keyboard you should find it easier. I wear a thimble on my left thumb that I use for quilting with that hand. I also discovered that it saves a lot of time and angst if you start each row of stitching with it's own needle. When each row etc. is quilted as within the areas exposed then you can unhoop and move on to the next area.
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    Old 05-27-2010, 03:52 AM
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    I am learning to hand quilt myself and have a quilting frame for my lap.
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