seazteddy

I have several quilts that need to be sandwiched but due to quarantine I have no space to lay them out (full size) Any ideas what I can in a an apt. ?

BonnieJP

You could probably hand or pin baste them. Or you could do the sandwich in sections. Here are a couple of YouTube videos with ideas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpmW...index=81&t=69s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeWl...&index=75&t=0s

Rhonda K

Break the process down into small sections. I haven't used this method but use pins to mark each layer and then match them up together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnke_KzeTI8

I use a straight pin to mark centers and side of each layer. You can also use quilting safety pins as they won't slip out of place. Then I layer the pieces matching the pins.

For your project, mark as above and then add another mark at the halfway points on each quadrant. Match up the layers in sections.

sewingpup

ummm...don't know how big your bedroom and bed are....but could you strip your bed....carefully lay out the backing batting, and top on it....and start pinning it from the center out keeping everything straight....suggested stripping the bed just because I think it would be easier to avoid pinning the quilt to the bedding ...if you had a large enough dining table that could also be used.....I have done this method before I got my long arm as my knees are bad...

juliasb

I don't have any real large spaces here either. I find I will fold the quilt in 1/2 and work one area at a time. I have found that using Elmer's Washable School Glue is the best for my limited space The quilt does not shift easily once the glue is applied and I can roll up one side then the other. I can even fold it going the other way if necessary.

mkc

Last year I switched from spreading the layers out on the floor and spray basting the whole thing to a modified Sharon Schamber method and pin basting (also a Jeanne Harrison method - Jeanne Harrison quilt basting the easy way ).

If you have an area that can handle the length of a piece of molding (I use 1/2" by 1 1/2" by 10 ft long boards), roll each layer up on a board, then lay them on top of each other and unroll a foot or so at a time and baste as you go. The video explains it better. I am able to set my ironing board next to my cutting table (the long way) and have the rolls at comfortable standing height. I used curved safety pins and the Kwik Klip tool (and Quilter's Delight pin covers) and it goes fairly quickly.

Iceblossom

It is not ideal and gives some challenges, but I can spray baste a queen sized quilt on my queen sized bed, it would be easier if I didn't have a four-poster. I have a small house and it is my largest available workspace. Back before my husband moved in I had a bigger dining room table that was close to twin bed size with the leaves in, or I could move the furniture around. Don't have those options now.

I have a roll of heavy brown craft paper. I cut three pieces off to well cover the bed and use those through the year until they get too worn out, they are coiled around the roll of paper when not in use. I strip the bed and layout out the paper. Typically the width of the quilt will fit the length of the bed, so you do in sections as usual, starting from the "middle" and going carefully up one way, then when it is secure you go back down the other way, flip and repeat.

Yes, I'd rather go use a big table at the library or a conference room or somewhere. As I'm doing it I'm telling myself that this is better than being down on the floor.

For twin sized quilts, I think pool noodles are still an option.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpmWfZdxGSI
They are currently in our currently open dollar stores in the Seattle area.

Three Dog Night

I use my table and lay out the backing, batting and top in sections moving out from the center to the edges. I have plastic vice clamps that I got at hardware store and I clamp the sides, top and bottom and pin then I move the quilt over and on to the next section. Works pretty good, keeps everything smooth and I'm not crawling around on my hands and knees.

Jordan

If you have 2 utility tables, you could possibly put them together and have a bigger space to sandwich your quilt. I put mine on the floor (if you have enough space to do this) and crawl on my hands and knees and make sure everything is straight. Good luck to you.

Jingle

This is how I do my quilts. I use large safety pins. Sometimes I wait a few days to quilt them.