does every one that makes quilts have one of these

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11-24-2010, 09:59 AM

#51

Harmony

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I bought one to work on a king-sized quilt. Using it was killing my back, so I decided it was easier to just quilt in a hoop on my lap. It still has its uses, though--it's become kind of a permanent fixture in my family room where I can throw whatever quilt I'm working on. My family hates it!

11-24-2010, 03:21 PM

#52

Linda1

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It is for hand quilting or basting. I have one but my sewing room is too small to put it up and leave it all the time. When my son and granddaughter move out again I will put it up in the living room.

11-24-2010, 05:00 PM

#53

IBQUILTIN

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It might be as nice item to have, but I don't think you need it to start out with. There are more important tools that you will need

11-24-2010, 05:59 PM

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moonwolf47

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Have one, tried using it once, put it back in box and packed away lol

11-24-2010, 06:17 PM

#55

sewingladydi

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No,you don't need one. if you want to hand quilt, just use a small hoop you hold on your lap. Then your work can go along with you

11-24-2010, 08:47 PM

#56

Judie

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I use a large hoop.. that way I can turn it to be able to comfortably quilt any which way.. It's easy to move and easy to put away.. I don't think I'd like a big floor frame...

11-24-2010, 08:51 PM

#57

barbsbus

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I have one. I really like it and when I don't have a quilt on it I take it apart and hide it under our bed.

11-24-2010, 08:54 PM

#58

bjnicholson

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Quote:

Originally Posted by raedar63

I have one I got on ebay, Joanns also sells them,you can get 40 percent off if you time it right! I haven't used mine yet but am positive I will like it cause I do not have room for a traditional frame or a longarm frame.

They've been on sale for (guess) 40% off.

11-25-2010, 01:14 PM

#59

caliquocat

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I've used mine once to hand quilt a queen size quilt. I enjoyed being able to move it around to take advantage of the light. It's easy to take apart & put back in the box for storing. I bought it at JoAnns.

It does make a great cat trap if you take the clamps off. :-D