Originally Posted by sabrinaquilts
I don't like to clamp the layers to a table either because I find that I end up with more puckers on the backing.
I clamp my quilts onto my glass topped dining table, If you smooth out each layer and clamp each layer, you should not get any puckers.
I don't think it would be a good idea to pin or baste layers together to puit on a hand quilting frame. I tried it once and had to take the basting stitches out. I hope this all helps.