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Over the years I have tried a variety of things....wooden hoops - both circles and ovals; both large and small.
I've tried the PVC type standing rectangular frame.
I guess I thought that hand quilting with a frame was the way it should be done but after trying all these methods what I really preferred was pin basting and then working in my lap without a hoop. I've done that for years now.
Then I heard someone raving about the standing hoop and mentioned to a friend that maybe I should give it a try.
I'm always open to new ideas and to rethinking how I do things. Maybe the even tension provided by a hoop would result in nicer stitches.
Well, she just happened to have one in her attic that she said I could borrow!
I had my medallion quilt basted by a friend who does long-arm quilting. She did a straight grid about 5" apart in both directions.
I am so thrilled to have escaped the huge job of pin basting such a large quilt and dealing with the pins when using a hoop is a major hassle.
So, I'm going to give it a try. I'll keep you posted!
Hand quilters....what is your favorite method?
How did you arrive at that choice?
I quilt on that very same hoop. I can't get even stitches without the tension--and I tried the PVC frame--didn't care for it. I've had my hoop for about 15 years. I don't hand quilt very much, but when I do, that is my preferred method.
ReplyDeleteI prefer a lap hoop. My preferred seating doesn't go with a floor stand. lol
ReplyDeleteFor small quilts (baby and smaller) I use a round hoop. For bed size quilts I have a home made frame made with 2" X 2" lumber with small cross boards held together with "C" clamps. Then I set it between the twin beds in my son's room (he's gone from home - so it can stay up full time!) I, too, prefer having the tension. Tell us how you like this frame!!
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Tim Latimer raves about the standing hoop. His blog talks a lot about hand quilting. Let me know if you need the URL. Very much worth checking out.
ReplyDeleteI like to quilt in a hoop on my lap. Have tried frames and can't quite get the same stitch rhythm going. Plus I'm not so good at quilting in any direction. The hoop I can turn to match my preferred direction. I like the wooden hoop, but also use the Q-Snap lap version like the one in your photo.
ReplyDeleteI like the floor hoop for larger quilts. The weight it too much for lap quilting (though I do have to use a different chair/seat than I normally use!)
ReplyDeleteYes. I've followed Tim's blog for a long time. Maybe that's even where I got the idea...his video of how he hand quilts. He does get so much done!
ReplyDeleteYes, Yankee Quilter....the sheer bulk of a large quilt can really be an issue with quilting in your lap. I forgot to mention that but I know it's true!
ReplyDeleteHi Jean - For me it depends on the size of the quilt. I have a large one in the floor frame - no basting needed. I do the outline quilting then take it off and use a hoop...only because I find the seating with a hoop more comfortable. Small quilts - no hoop or frame.
ReplyDeleteLove your project!