Hand quilting floor hoop questions
03-20-2011, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Tilladare
My concern about the Grace2 is the upright.
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03-20-2011, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Hinterland
Originally Posted by Tilladare
My concern about the Grace2 is the upright.
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03-20-2011, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
I use a Jasmine Easy Spinner with a 18" hoop and that works perfect for me. I quilt small and big items in it.
Important for me is that the floor stand has a robust construction and it stands firm on the ground, even if a big quilt hangs down from the hoop. Because I only quilt in one direction I need to turn the hoop very often and the floor stand has to be robust.
I sit on an office chair which is adjustable in height.
Important for me is that the floor stand has a robust construction and it stands firm on the ground, even if a big quilt hangs down from the hoop. Because I only quilt in one direction I need to turn the hoop very often and the floor stand has to be robust.
I sit on an office chair which is adjustable in height.
03-20-2011, 06:38 AM
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Sorcha,
I agree with you - I just checked the Jasmine website and there isn't much info about the Easy Spinner. I bought mine 16 years ago here in a LQS and I really loved it from the beginning - but it is quite pricey compared to other hoops. At the moment it seems to be nearly impossible to find a quilt shop selling the Jasmine brand. I think this is sad.
I agree with you - I just checked the Jasmine website and there isn't much info about the Easy Spinner. I bought mine 16 years ago here in a LQS and I really loved it from the beginning - but it is quite pricey compared to other hoops. At the moment it seems to be nearly impossible to find a quilt shop selling the Jasmine brand. I think this is sad.
03-20-2011, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by sewingladydi
I just use a hoop without a stand. I felt I had to lean forward to far to use the hoop in a stand.
03-20-2011, 06:27 PM
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I have back problems and do not use a hoop at all. Just baste or glue layers together really good and quilt away. You might want to try it before you spend money on any hoop. Some folks like them but I can't stand the stress on my back with awkward positions.
03-20-2011, 06:33 PM
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I use the Jasmine Easy Spinner.
http://www.maliasneedle.com/Jasmine-hoops.htm
I like it because you can tilt it or rotate it to any position that you want. I'm able to adjust the height so that I can pull it in close to me so that I don't have to bend over it. If you have short arms I would go with the 14" hoop, even if you do have to move the quilt more often. Good luck in your search!
http://www.maliasneedle.com/Jasmine-hoops.htm
I like it because you can tilt it or rotate it to any position that you want. I'm able to adjust the height so that I can pull it in close to me so that I don't have to bend over it. If you have short arms I would go with the 14" hoop, even if you do have to move the quilt more often. Good luck in your search!
03-20-2011, 06:34 PM
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http://www.jeansimpressions.com/
This is the frame I use. Tried sitting at a floor frame but too hard on my shoulders. Watch the video.
Watch Char...gal on the left..she's using the frame and you can see how it works.
This is the frame I use. Tried sitting at a floor frame but too hard on my shoulders. Watch the video.
Watch Char...gal on the left..she's using the frame and you can see how it works.
03-20-2011, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Julie in NM
http://www.jeansimpressions.com/
This is the frame I use. Tried sitting at a floor frame but too hard on my shoulders. Watch the video
This is the frame I use. Tried sitting at a floor frame but too hard on my shoulders. Watch the video
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