This is the 14" square Barnett's hoop.
The Square Hoop is the one to use when hand quilting borders and blocks inside the quilt top. You can secure three sides of your quilt equally, and have the edge of the border running through the center of the hoop, and quilt all the way to the edge. When the block fits inside the hoop, it allows you to quilt one block at a time without moving the hoop. These hoops are custom made in our shop, one at a time. This is not a mass produced overseas hoop that you buy in your local craft store. This has been steamed and bent into a jig to form the square and allowed to dry for a couple days. Next, the blocking is installed with a 4 - 1/2" bolt and an Easy Turn T-Knob, not the simple wing nut you see on all the cheapie hoops. Now it is hand sanded for over an hour with 3 different grades of sand paper to make it extra smooth. This is one strong, high quality hoop. If it should ever break, email me for a free replacement.
Posted by Sue on 15th Dec 2020
I've been hand quilting for many years and I've had many different hoops. This hoop is very easy to set up and use - helps me maintain the quality of my work. Beautiful craftsmanship. Super comfortable on my lap. Highly recommended to anyone.
Posted by Jodi A McKinney on 21st Oct 2020
I debated a long time, read many reviews and finally ordered my hoop. I love it. I am so glad I bought one. It it sturdy, the size is perfect for me and I love the wide wing nut that tightens it. It is a beautiful hoop. Definitely worth the wait.
Posted by Catherine Rhodes on 19th Mar 2020
I absolutely love my new 14" square hoop … why did I ever use a round hoop??? I swear I hand quilt better. You can see the whole block and borders are a breeze now. The craftmanship is superb. The width is no where near the flimsy kind sold in stores. And the wing nut … ahhh, no pain. This feels wonderful in you hands. It is very much worth the wait and cost to receive such a well made hoop that can be handed down to the next quilting generation. Thank you, thank you Harry. And he is such a sweetie to work with all us crazy hand quilters.
Posted by Unknown on 31st Jan 2020
This is my second hoop from Barnett's. These hoops are exceptional and well worth it.
Posted by susy carpenter on 18th Feb 2018
Love my hoop. Why have we used round ones for so long? I can quilt a lot more in one hoop with the square one. The workmanship is superb. Much nicer hoop than the circular one I bought somewhere else a couple of years ago for $100
Posted by Carolyn on 3rd Dec 2017
It was definitely worth the wait. Quality and workmanship is great. Would definitely recommend this for anyone doing any type of lap needle work, The Hoop is 14 inches square and made in America. Quilting or needle work. The hoop is smooth and beautiful. Look forward to using it soon.
Posted by Unknown on 4th Nov 2017
The 14-inch square wooden quilt laptop hoop made by and purchased from Barnett's Laptop Hoops is the best I have ever used. It is worthy of the "Made in the USA" segment presented by David Muir of ABC Evening News. The overall experience, starting with browsing the website and ultimately receiving the quilt hoop, was exceptional.
Posted by Joy on 19th Jul 2016
Very, very nice hoop, much better than anything in a quilt shop. Quality is excellent, wood is smooth as silk and love the width of the sides of the hoop. Highly recommended! Thank you for your craftsmanship.
Posted by Unknown on 4th Jun 2016
High quality product. Highly recommend!!! Great communication
Posted by Unknown on 8th Feb 2015
Dear Mr. Barnett,
I wish to congratulate you on the quality of the hoop that I recently received.
Living here, on Maui, we are limited in the supplies that we can purchase at our only Quilt Shop, but your online products are superior in every way.
I like the fact that the width is greater than my current round hoop, and that it is made of quality wood. (We can no longer get wood at the shop).
Thank you again for such a wonderful product.
P.S. The wing nut is much easier to use, as we are older, and the standard issue ones are much more difficult for arthritic hands,
Bravo
Posted by Brenda Gordon on 6th Feb 2015
I love this hoop. I've shown several ladies and told them they had to get one. The price is a bargain for the quality. Thanks for making my hoop.
Posted by angela isaacs on 26th Nov 2014
I looked and looked for a good quality hoop at my local retailers but couldn't find anything. After some online research I found this place had rave reviews. I could not be happier with my purchase.
The phone was quick, professional, and to the point.
Posted by k on 10th Aug 2014
excellent craftmanship; best hoop ever! i wanted the hoop (without stand) shipment sooner (during summer) and the owners were able to accomodate.