Is there anyone who owns the Husqvarna 200x200 mm quilter's hoop?

Well i have the 200x260 and it goes through many thickness like 2 pieces of denim and thick Quilt bat without a blink*****i got the big roll of Quilt bat that is not for Quilting its for tapestry and redoing chairs etc. and it has no problem***i really test it lol hugs

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by mops 13 Sep 2014

Thanks Carolyn. I am glad to hear it can handle thick layers. Makes it easier for me to make a choice!

I have both and use both but the advantage of the 200 x 200 is that it uses less stabilizer if you only need the smaller design. Some say that in time it will pay for itself with less wasted stabilizer but if you only want one I would go with the larger which gives you more flexibility.
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by mops 13 Sep 2014

Thank you. I think I'll order the larger one. Stabiliser is not an issue when quilting, as long as the hoop can handle the thickness there's no need to use stabiliser. Glad to hear you r opinion!

I have the 200x200 as well as the 200x260. I really like the 200x200. I do use it for quilting. I just like the size because when I do the quilting I think in squares. I think there is a bit more control of the fabric/quilt & more stability with the 200. There is also a 150x150 hoop made for quilting and it has 2 insert hoops. One for heavy fabric and one for light. I use it a lot also! The 200x260 hoop has a longer screw in the clamp so I think it should work for quilting. The original price 2 years ago for the 200 was $159.95 but I used a 30% off coupon. I wait for the 30% off on accessories to buy hoops. I was wanting a 5x7" hoop but it was more expensive than the new metal/magnetic hoop which is also 5x7". So with the 30% off offered I decided to try the new metal one. They had to order it so I don't have it yet!

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by mops 13 Sep 2014

Thank you for this answer. I am glad they both do the job and think I'll go for the cheaper of the two.
I too have the 150 one and love the two inner rings. I use the heavy a lot, not just for quilting but for towels and fleece as well.
I bought the metal one in April and like it. When you cut threads when changing colours be aware of the magnets. My scissors often click on one of the magnets, they are quite powerful. I want an extra set of magnets to use in the middle of the 7" sides - I am using fridge magnets now which aren't quite up to the job. They recommend them for heavier fabrics but I find that thinner ones like cotton get pulled in a bit by the embroidery even when you use a basting line - an extra magnet prevents that.

by clawton 13 Sep 2014

I did buy the extra magnets because I thought it might be needed on the sides. The hoop has been on order for 2 weeks. I'm getting a bit anxious to get it. Thanks for the info on the scissor issue.

I have the 200X260 don't have the 200X200 I don't really do anything thick. Sorry I could not help.

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by mops 12 Sep 2014

Thank you for answering anyway.

Hi Martine - I don't have the 200X200, but do use the 200X260 for quilt sandwiches. I just use the screw on lower right of the hoop to open the hoop up quite a bit. I tend to use Warm n Natural size batting as with anything much thicker the presser foot hits the height and the machine comes back with an error message.

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by mops 12 Sep 2014

Thank you. That makes it easier to choose that larger and much cheaper hoop! I was afraid to buy that one only to find out the 200x200 would have been the better choice.