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02-01-2012, 02:13 PM

#11

Kat Sews

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Yes you can do a large quilt in a hoop. In a pinch I have done a twin size quilt in a 10 inch embroidery hoop and it worked out fine with minimal basting.

02-01-2012, 02:51 PM

#12

ptquilts

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I only hand quilt with a hoop (large oval) - I have never used a frame. I baste but not excessively. Run your hand around the back, inside the hoop, to make sure there are no wrinkles, before you start quilting.

ETA - Amen!! to sitting in a comfy chair or sofa while quilting!!

02-01-2012, 03:19 PM

#13

bmanley

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That is what I do my quilting on. I have a floor frame made from PVC pipe and it's very nice but love to quilt using a hoop.

02-01-2012, 03:28 PM

#14

lfw045

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Val in IN

I'm the oddball here. I handquilt without using a frame OR a hoop. I DO baste very well before I start my quilting. I just can't get used to using a frame or hoop.

You're not the only oddball, lol, I don't use either when I hand quilt myself. I baste very well with safety pins and just find the middle and go for it!

02-01-2012, 06:10 PM

#15

happyquiltmom

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I've used a hoop for 28 years, never learned on a frame. Be sure that all the wrinkles are gone from the back after you tighten the nut, and then give the quilt a punch to loosen the tension, thus allowing smaller stitches.

02-01-2012, 07:12 PM

#16

patchsamkim

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You are not the only oddball...I also handquilt with out a frame or hoop when I do hand quilting. Basting is very important if you are going to quilt this way. My quilts turn out fine not using the hoop are frame and it is so much easier for me to quilt this way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Val in IN

I'm the oddball here. I handquilt without using a frame OR a hoop. I DO baste very well before I start my quilting. I just can't get used to using a frame or hoop.

02-02-2012, 05:51 AM

#17

GemState

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Noone has mentioned spray basting on this thread. I do all my hand quilting in a hoop and spray baste. Works wonderfully well!

02-02-2012, 11:16 AM

#18

roadrunr

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I also don't use a hoop or a frame. I make sure that I either pin it well or baste it and then just quilt on my lap. I have also quilted while travelling on a train.

02-02-2012, 01:44 PM

#19

chickadee_42us

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Location: Mabank, Texas

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt

I do all my quilts in a 18" hoop on a floor stand and it's just perfect for me. I can turn the quilt in the direction that is comfortable for me, I have enough space for it and it's very easy to remove one quilt and to put in another - just in case you have several quilts in progress!

Here is my quilting place near the window:

Wow and what hand quilting it is. Congratulations - that's a beauty.

02-08-2012, 08:56 AM

#20

cmosey

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I do most of my quilting in a hoop no matter the size of the quilt. I don't have room for my big wooden floor frame in my current house. Just baste really well before you start!

Caron Mosey
http://celebratehandquilting.blogspot.com