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I hand quilt (big stitch) on a table top. I just can not get the hang of a hoop.
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Me, too. or if large, drape most on a table (can clamp it) and pull the part I'm working on off the edge.
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I use a 12" wooden hoop. My arms are short and I have difficulty with larger hoops.
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Originally Posted by Jane Quilter
(Post 8025697)
I hand baste and quilt in my lap. For king size quilts, I assemble in six, 20 " strips, quilt the strips, then assemble the strips and finish quilting over the strip line. The final quilt size is 20"x6" 120". Notice that each strip, being 20inches uses 42" fabric cut on the fold to give 21" and 1/2" seams for the backing. (no waste). Quilting large quilts in strips reduces the weight on my shoulders and arms, and is easily managed.
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
(Post 8025869)
Me, too. or if large, drape most on a table (can clamp it) and pull the part I'm working on off the edge.
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14" hoop works for me. I start in the center.
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14"-16" round wooden hoop
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A 14 or 16 round hoop for me also. I always start in the middle. I have a large square hoop as well which I use occasionally.
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Originally Posted by Mkotch
(Post 8025708)
I use a wooden, oval hoop about 20" x 12". You just have to baste well, either with pins or thread. Works well and is highly portable.
ETA- just checked, my large oval hoop is 26". I have a smaller one that I use for smaller projects. |
I machine baste in grid with water solvable thread on top and regular thread on the back. Then I hand quilt from the center toward the outer edge. It’s the best stress reliever!
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