Thanks lots for the advice - gratefully received! I have just had a go with a friend's hoop and found it a total pain, so I don't think I will use that and I too am concerned about distorting the fabric and the wadding.
The main difficulty I have is finding where I left off when I have to visit the loo/make tea or whatever. There are lots of fabrics in the design and it is very hard to find your way back.
It is indeed keeping me arm as I sew - a definite bonus!
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