Do you use fram or hoop to hand quilt?
10-17-2011, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Butterflyblue
I use a lap hoop. But it isn't really necessary to use either a frame or a hoop - DH's grandmother doesn't use either, just quilts in her lap. I have found the hoop helps me, though.
10-18-2011, 02:23 AM
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I don't baste my quilts (take that, QP!)! I lay it out like I'm basting it, but I clamp it around the edges to hold it all good. Then I put it on the floor frame and quilt the center in the frame. Then I use the hoop for the rest of it. I enjoy the hoop best. If I don't use a hoop, I can't find my place. I would rather use a hoop than baste.
10-18-2011, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Kristin in ME
Interesting. I would have thought that those who use nothing would have been a slim minority. Didn't realize there were so many who didn't use a hoop or frame!
10-18-2011, 04:18 AM
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When I hand quilt (which isn't too often these days) I use a hand hoop. I quilted for years with a frame but find the hoop is easier on my back. I guess it allows me to get into a more comfortable position.
10-18-2011, 05:58 AM
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When I hand quilt, I always start in the middle of the quilt and work outwards. I don't use a hoop or frame.
I agree, this thread has been very enlightening. I tried lap quilting and found it very easy around the edge of the quilt, but couldn't get the hang of it in the center of the quilt. I couldn't figure out how to keep the tension correct. How do you do that???
Originally Posted by Carole Angel
Originally Posted by Kristin in ME
Interesting. I would have thought that those who use nothing would have been a slim minority. Didn't realize there were so many who didn't use a hoop or frame!
10-18-2011, 06:03 AM
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I use a lap hoop. It's a rectangle, 8" x 14", and I've done King size whole cloth quilts on it. (see avatar) It's all I use. And I have the quilt fairly tight so I don't quilt wrinkles into the quilt. Been doing it this way for many years.
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