I used a table like a kitchen one. Really helps if you can have a few friends over for a "bee"! I did see a tutorial once where the "thread" was inserted near the edge in the first place to try, then pulled through, and gently along to the second tie place, along and do the same all across without cutting! Then you can go back, cut the "thread" half way between "holes" and tie each one! (never tried it, but maybe make things easier!)