Originally Posted by minstrel

I do a couple of things for the very same reason - my aching back! :-)

I've done this method on youtube (watch both - they're part 1 & 2) by
Sharon Schamber.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_EjB...eature=related

OR.... I have a 6 ft. folding table that I bring out, smooth out my backing, centered on the table, then the batting and top and start basting from the middle, then move to the top or bottom and baste those (I usually thread baste because it's easier when I machine quilt, but I HAVE pinned). I don't tape the edges or anything, I just am careful when I lay it out and also as I baste to check that everything's smooth. That works really well for me because then I can sit on my computer chair and roll around. I still need to take breaks, but it's MUCH easier than crawling around on the floor!

Just FYI, I haven't done a king size this way, but I've done a queen and lots of twin and double size.