Time to Hand Quilt - Frame Recommendations?

What a great term - QTD. I've been seeing a lot of that lately on our Southern Calif Quilters' Run. One shop was displaying a quilt with very tight stippling around a medallion applique; my aunt asked about it and the shop owner said that the quilting was called "McTavishing" and was a new type. I have heard of McTavishing before, but thought it referred to using textured threads. Maybe this is a new trend.

On another note, I am putting together the final rows of a Grandmother's Flower Garden crib quilt, all made of 30s reproductions. So much handwork is inspiring me to hand quilt this little quilt. So, now I "need" a quilting frame. I have been looking at floor frames and hoops on the web and like the no-baste idea. Does anyone have any recommendations? I sure like the Jasamine, but it is very expensive for a newbie. I will probably leave it set up, so I would like something that looks nice. It seems that there is quite a difference in the way that you attach the quilt top, back and batting to the frames. Is the Grace frame system really easier? I hope someone has some experience to share

hand quilting ?

Hi all.............it has been a long week of snow and cold temps here in MN Hope Spring gets here soon ! My question about hand quilting is this..........I have a quilt that I hand quilted several years ago. It is on my husband's bed. When I make up the bed in the morning, I can hear (and see) the threads popping in my hand quilting. I try to be careful and not put a strain on it, but still, my quilting is not holding up. Did I do something wrong, or is that just the way hand quilting is? Makes me sad to see my work disappearing......... any advice will be appreciated !
Marilyn in MN

hand quilting ?

Hi all.............it has been a long week of snow and cold temps here in MN Hope Spring gets here soon ! My question about hand quilting is this..........I have a quilt that I hand quilted several years ago. It is on my husband's bed. When I make up the bed in the morning, I can hear (and see) the threads popping in my hand quilting. I try to be careful and not put a strain on it, but still, my quilting is not holding up. Did I do something wrong, or is that just the way hand quilting is? Makes me sad to see my work disappearing......... any advice will be appreciated !
Marilyn in MN