I am nearly done with my GFG that I have been hand piecing. This has been a two year project done when I visit my dad at night or am sitting in a Dr office. I have always machine quilted my quilts but I want this one to be all hand made. I have never hand quilted before and needed some pointers on how you do it. I knew this was the perfect place to get great pointers on how to do it. I have my hand quilting thread and between needles. Do I use one or two strands of thread? Do I need a hoop or can I do it loose with the layers basted? These are just a couple questions I came up with but I'm sure you all have lots of tips on all areas of hand quilting. I have a few weeks before I start quilting it so give me all the advice you can. Thanks.