Use Sharon Shambers' method or quilt as you go. I used to use my table. Start on one side, let the excess layers hang off the other side. Baste the space on the table then smooth the next portion and baste and so forth till it's all basted.
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Use Sharon Shambers' method or quilt as you go. I used to use my table. Start on one side, let the excess layers hang off the other side. Baste the space on the table then smooth the next portion and baste and so forth till it's all basted.
This would be my suggestion... Hope you can find a way that is not too hard on your back!! The next best suggestion would be to ask the library or your church for a space? I've also done this...Originally Posted by quilticing
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If you cut your backing/batting large enough, duct tape could work but you'd be trimming it off w/ scissors when basting is done. there are probably better ways to accomplish this but the duct tape could work too as long as you have surplus to trim away. you'd just cut beyond the tape and then pull tape along w/ your remnants up after you have trimmed the quilt away?
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if you use duct tape you are going to have sticky mess on your carpet.
I would use masking tape and baste it hanging on a wall! Or call the local library, mine is use to quilters coming and using their conference room when it isn't booked for something else.
I used this method on my current quilt and I am COMPLETELY pleased with the outcome! I also used spray basting. I put a sheet on the floor and newspaper beside the quilt on the wall to catch the over spray. Pretty sure I will use this method again.
If you use the "wall" method, use the blue (painter's) tape instead of regular masking tape. Painter's tape is totally removable within 7 days.
Also, I too have used the Schamber method and love it. Just requires purchase and storage of those long boards.
There are churches and quilting shops that have big banquet tables to use for basting. Churches are all over and very helpful if you need to go in during the week. Put two or four together.
you can baste your large quilt on a table as small as a card table.
Just layer each section on the center of the table. stretch and baste the section on the table area then gently pull the next unbasted section onto the top of the table. Baste that. continue pulling sided to side, top and bottom.
The hanging over the edge and stretching keeps the layers flat. So you don't really need to lay the quilt out full.
Try it. it works
This is exactly how I sandwich and baste my quilts! I never have problems with puckering! I used to use a card table but now I use my cutting table which is just a little bit bigger than a card table and it is taller so it is easier on my back! I start in the center and then pin towards the outer edges.
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