sewbizgirl

Thanks for all the quick replies to my question! Didn't realize we had so many hand quilters here. Last night, in poking around online, I found this great video on the hoopless technique by Sharon Schamber. She is fun to watch and although I wouldn't do everything exactly like she did it, I learned a lot from her.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...D1D3&FORM=VIRE

TeesMeema

It's the one way I have complete control of my work.

Evie

This is the site I went to when I also wanted to hand quilt my Hawaiian applique wall hanging (my avatar). It worked for me and I think the piece turned out quite well.

sewbizgirl

Yes, it's gorgeous!

Kitsie

Nope, I just spread it on a table if large and in my lap if small.

francie yuhas

I lap quilt....it' s easier on my neck and shoulders. I also machine baste my quilts with water soluble thread so the is no shifting in the sandwich.

grammyjo

I quilt without a hoop and I lap-quilt in sections. I will do a queen sized quilt in about 9 sections and then put them together. I try to keep my sections to no more than 45". I have neck/shoulder/arm problems (fibro) and this method works great for me.

carolynjo

A friend of mine placed her quilt on her dining room table and quilted it hanging over the edge into her lap. Her work was exquisite!

Innov8R

I am a fan of Georgia Bonesteel's books. You can still find them on ABE books and other used book resellers. Several of them specifically deal with lap quilting.

bakermom

I don't use a hoop. As long as my quilt is well basted I have no problems. I used to use hoops and found it hard on my hands as I aged(carpel tunnel in both hands).