If you can see the AQS blog, Sharon Shamber just did a two part piece on basting that was very good. Super secure and no crawling on the floor, masking tape, etc.

After I posted this, I saw that she just won Best Hand Workmanship Award at the 2011 AQS Quilt Show & Contest- Des Moines:
http://www.americanquilter.com/shows...lt_winners.php

I don't think I would waste my money on a book telling me how to handquilt without a frame - just go for it not hard have done several king size no problems also a good way to keep warm!!!

I hand quilt and hand embroider without a frame and find it much easier. My work looks neat and even. I have not seen the book - just wanted to assure you that it is possible to get good results without a frame. I have met a few other who don't use frames and their work was OK as well.

The AQS facebook page had a video clip of Suzanne showing her method of hand quilting. It was very interesting. Maybe if you google her you'll be able to find it.

Janet

These quilt basting videos are freely available on Youtube. Just go to http://www.youtube.com and search for "Sharon Schamber basting" (without the quotes) and they will show up :-).

Thanks, I'm going to check it out. I didn't realize how many hand quilters don't use a frame or hook! I feel like I'm in good company!!!

I've handquilted in my lap, no frame or hoop. I've only done up to lap size this way, however.
There were women at QBL years ago handquilting bed size.

I would guess a magazine article would tell you all you'd need to know. I wouldn't spend the money for a book.

If I did Facebook, I'd be there in a flash, as I find Suzanne's work amazing :-).

I've only hand quilted small baby quilts. I can't use a hoop. You do have to baste a lot more when hand quilting and I always start int he middle and work out to the edge. I think it is something you have to work out for yourself. I would check the lib. first before buying the book.