Need some advice.

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Originally Posted by GuitarGramma

If you do decide to make leaders, here's an idea. Cut your leader fabric the length of your rod and about 12" wide. Then sew a pocket the whole length of the leader. Make the pocket just a tad larger than the circumference of the rod. Make one for each rod and slide it all the way on. Then either sew or pin your quilt to the edge of the leader.

Hope this helps!

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I like this idea! Thanks.

I do a lot of hand quilting. I have hand quilted small table runners, queen size quilts and everything in between. I have used two different types of frames and a 14" hoop. I prefer a hoop, even for very large quilts. My favorite hoop is 14" and heavy plastic. I got mine from Hobby Lobby. They are about $22 but there are always coupons online for 40% off. I really prefer the heavy plastic over any wooden hoops.

Our quilting club has been using a large frame on a queen size quilt. I was very unhappy when we took it off to finish it by hoop because the lady needed her frame back. There were wrinkles in the backing that were not there when we put it on the frame. Make sure you have you fabrics even and straight when attaching to the frame.

I think I would use the fan frame to display your quilts.

Also when you hoop quilt your are much more portable.

Whatever you decide, I am sure it will be gorgeous.

Good luck!
Cheryl