Originally Posted by daniellern76
My first official project was a table runner. Just finishing the binding now. I had the hardest time pinning it together without it looking saggy in the back. It took me an hour! I can't imagine how long a twiin or full quilt will take me! I taped the backing tightly to the table, spread out the batting and then the top and used the brass quilting pins that I saw recommended. I had to redo it numerous times before I considered it acceptable. Any shortcuts or hints you all have for me? I wish I could just roll it onto something, nice and tight and have it turn out perfectly!
Do you hand quilt or machine quilt. If you machine quilt you can use the basting spray but if you hand quilt, I gather that it's better to use the quilt safety pins and then hand baste every 3 inches in both directions - that's what I do and it works just fine. Oh yes, it takes awhile to get all of that basting done but it's well worth it.