Originally Posted by dakotamaid
OK, here goes, this works for me. Even though my dining room table is not always large enough, I work from the center out when pining or basting. Once the center is stabilized I pull it whatever direction I need to go to finish the sides, top and bottom. Remember to put something on the table to protect it from pins and needles.
I do the same thing, but I use a large foldable table. I lay the quilt centered on the table, tape down and pin, then untape, move the quilt to one side or the other, retape, then pin that section. It works for me and saves my knees. Couldn't get down on the floor with my knees.