Sandwiching quilts

**gale** · 10-04-2015, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by Kitsie

http://www.ooipvoi.ru/abcnews/jnke_K...all_Tabla.html

This is my new go-to method now for large quilts. I used to hang them, but for super kings and my old body it doesn't work anymore. * the link will come up with a map of the USA, just scroll down!
I have not needed the large binder clips - my arthritic hands can't use them anyway! I use the black and orange tipped workshop clips but you can even use pins. The "tutor" calls skewers "skurrs" which provides some mirth, but the idea is a good one!

I've always done mine like this, only I don't use the skurrs. I just kind of eyeball the center. At one point I put masking tape in the center of the table but then decided I'm not that worried about getting it right in the center anyway. I don't use clips anymore though, since I started glue basting. But before I used glue I would clip the backing onto the table, put the batting on, put the top on, reclip, and pin. Then I'd move the whole works over a bit and do that part, etc etc. One time I tried doing it on the floor (with glue) and my legs and knees were so sore by the time I was done I decided the allure of being able to lay it all out flat wasn't worth it.

Now that I glue baste, I put the batting down first and glue the backing to it, turn the whole shebang over, then glue the top to the batting. But I haven't done a quilt that is big enough to hang very much over both ends of my table yet so I'm not sure how hard that will be to glue baste.

**Rennie** · 10-05-2015, 04:13 AM

I have watched a couple of her other videos - she is the one who created the "Edge to Edge Quilting on your Embroidery Machine". She is very good - and fun! I had not seen this particular video - so thanks for putting it here. Very helpful.

Originally Posted by Kitsie

http://www.ooipvoi.ru/abcnews/jnke_K...all_Tabla.html

This is my new go-to method now for large quilts. I used to hang them, but for super kings and my old body it doesn't work anymore. * the link will come up with a map of the USA, just scroll down!
I have not needed the large binder clips - my arthritic hands can't use them anyway! I use the black and orange tipped workshop clips but you can even use pins. The "tutor" calls skewers "skurrs" which provides some mirth, but the idea is a good one!

**coopah** · 10-05-2015, 04:19 AM

Originally Posted by Peckish

You might check around your area to find a Longarmer who will baste the quilt for you. The cost is quite affordable and it could very well be worth it to your poor knees and back.

My mom does this. Works well!

**Cari-in-Oly** · 10-04-2015, 09:22 AM

I don't have any room to sandwich a big quilt so the last one I did I took down my design wall (flannel backed tablecloth tacked to the wall) and used the wall. I used painters tape to tape the backing to the wall, then the batting, then pinned the top to the backing/batting. It worked great. No wrinkles or puckers as everything laid flat against the wall.

Cari

**joym** · 10-06-2015, 05:28 AM

Originally Posted by Cari-in-Oly

I don't have any room to sandwich a big quilt so the last one I did I took down my design wall (flannel backed tablecloth tacked to the wall) and used the wall. I used painters tape to tape the backing to the wall, then the batting, then pinned the top to the backing/batting. It worked great. No wrinkles or puckers as everything laid flat against the wall.

Cari

I like this idea and think I will try it.

**meyert** · 10-04-2015, 11:55 AM

This is a struggle for me too so I will be watching this thread and checking out links. I use my living room floor and its getting harder and harder. I like the basting spray but I think it cost adds up for me. I have tried the school glue one time with luck. I just bought a gallon jug of the glue from Amazon and I am going to use this method the next few times and see how I like it.

**DonnaPBradshaw** · 10-05-2015, 03:46 PM

I bought myself one of those tables that the sides fold down. The clips that I bought fit just perfect over the edge of the table. I see this table on sale a lot! Of course going to a church works great also.

http://www.joann.com/adjustable-home...Btable&start=2

**AliKat** · 10-04-2015, 12:06 PM

When whatever I am making is a bit on the larger side, I call ahead and go to one of my LQS's and they let me use their tables, as many as it takes. Since I go to them often, they are more than happy to help.

**mjpEncinitas** · 10-04-2015, 01:26 PM

I use an old drop leaf table that I've elevated with plastic bins. I use office clips (big quilts) or painters tape to hold the backing down and add the batting and then the top. Then I can pin. Cindy Needham taught me this method. It's much easier than the floor.

**Lovequilting22** · 10-04-2015, 02:40 PM

I use 505 spray and I love it! If it's a throw or smaller quilt, I do it on my cutting table. If it's a larger quilt, I do it on my living room floor (vacuuming first though). Pinning was too difficult for me as I found too many puckers and was sticking my self with the pins as I quilted. After the 20th prick, I switched to the 505 spray and I've never looked back. 😍

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