I have a small floor frame that I use as well as a hoop for smaller projects, my hoop is 14", I also quilt like Blondie, perle cotton # 8 and a sewing needle with an eye large enough for the perle cotton....there is one tutorial on You Tube about quilting with perle cotton; that is how I learned...and I love it....haven't tried the regular hand quilting......my daughter wants me too, she thinks I can do it, I am not so sure.....still learning with the primitive method. I do love it though, very relaxing and soothing. Does it work that way for you Marilyn?