For bigger size quilts, yes up to a king size, you can buy 1 x 2's (any length) from a lumber yard and c-clamps. You will also need thumb tack (big box). Lay out your layered quilt and thumb tack your quilt to the 1 x 2's stretching as you go. Use your c-clamps at the corners. On the thumb tacks you may have to use a hammer to secure. Now you can use chairs, tables or whatever you have to get the frame to the height you need to quilt. Also, you can roll the quilt to make it smaller on one side. Rolling is usually a 2 person job. This is the way my Grandmother did her hand quilting.