If I am totally off in left field just say something nice and pretty so my feelings won't be hurt. :P :oops:
I think I understand what you want to do.
You want to stand up and make your quilt sandwich.
Sounds perfect for the Honey Do list.
Yes, It seems like the carpet tack strips would work but measure the thickness of your common sandwich.
Were you thinking of leaving the carpet 'tacks' in the strips to hang your backing, batting, and quilt top from? Good idea but I think the carpet 'tacks' will be too short for your sandwich thickness. So, you will need to put ?nails? through the carpet strips (instead of the tacks) before you put the strips on the wall. If your going to have to do that would you want to think about pulling your ceiling trim loose and simply putting the nails through your trim?
If your husband doesn't stroke out and agrees with the idea you then want to decide how you are going to reach the trim board nails to hang and baste your layers. If you are flexible you could line your dining room chairs against the wall and walk the length on them.