Happy Treadler - I love using that hoop (Jean Brown's). I have also a 18" oval hoop and different sizes of the q-snap hoops (PVC ones) and I don't use them anymore unless I am doing small blocks like for the Rings that Bind quilts. I do have the Aunt Becky as stated above, but I can not get my needle to pick up the backing when using it. I love her method and since I am on the computer all day long (for work) I have pain by my thumbs and wrist - maybe the beginning of carpel tunnel - don't know, but I am always and have since I was in my teens doing some kind of hand stitching. I would love to be able to not move my hands in the rocking motion if I don't have to, but I got very frustrated trying to use Jean Brown's tool, of course except for her hoop. I just love it and it will last forever. - Sorry guys for making this long... :oops: