by PosyP » Wed May 23, 2012 3:11 am
I've just been to have a look at some of the advertising videos for the octi-hoop. They certainly look like a nice piece of kit. As a suggestion how about trying out the same idea using an embroidery ring frame under your quilt sandwich and try working with that, (if you have a smaller ring frame that sits inside even better, but you don't want to be framing the fabric up 'properly') If this technique works well for you then I would think that you would find the octi-hoop system good for you.
If you don't have any embroidery ring frames, you could go scavaging through a local clearance/charity/1 dollar store(?) and find a light-weight framed picture of about 8" or so (ideally 2 that nest) take the picture & glass out and try with that. This way you can try a version of the technique without much outlay up front, to see if it suits you. (If the frame is wide enough you could even try drilling a hole(s) in it that you could slip a nail or split pin into, which would give you an even more realistic try out).
Personally speaking, I would think that it works best if you have a reasonable sized table level with the bed of your sewing machine for the frames to rest on.
Embroideress Extrordinaire & Mad Hatter
