teddysmom

I've just finished piecing queen Vintage Churn Dash quilt. Every other block is 12" with a design in the middle that will also need to be quilted. I've got the quilt on a frame from JoAnn's but my question is how do I quilt around each small piece within the 12" block that is the churn dash. With a frame do I have to reposition the block each time I change direction I want to quilt. Is there where I might need to consider changing to a round 16" or 18" wooden quilting hoop?

ckcowl

one of the reasons many people choose to use a hoop instead of a frame- unless you are good at stitching in different directions you have to turn the piece or the frame to change directions- or, learn to change directions while stitching so you can quilt the complete area available in the frame- look at some U-Tube videos on hand quilting - you can refine the search to find ones using frames, hoops, and no 'equipment' (lots of us do not use a frame or a hoop) there are lots of tutorials out there to show you how to go about it.

Boston1954

I have both, and use the hoop much more than the frame. The frame shows a large area to stitch, but I can only stitch in straight lines. The hoop lets me turn as much as I like so that I can do all the curves that will be in the design.

teddysmom

Have you ever used the hoop with the stand? I found one on internet "Quilters Wonder Hoop Floor Stand". Ever tried it? It sounds like it would be great for hand quilting!

Boston1954

My hoop is just the one that you can hold in your lap, or rest on the edge of a table. I've thought about getting one with a stand, but just have not gotten around to it.

Kat Sews

I have an oval hoop with a stand, a round lap hoop, an ez3 frame, and a large floor frame. For large (queen and king) quilts I like to use the large floor frame because it is easier for me than all the basting for the hoops. I use the EZ3 for full and twin sizes mostly. The oval I use for projects that will take longer, like show quilts with fancy quilting. The lap hoop is my favorite to use because I can recline in my favorite chair to quilt, and in the winter the extra covering of the quilt I am working on is so nice and warm. In the summer I don't use the lap hoop.