I have 2 methods . One we met at the church and pushed two tables together. We then taped down the lining to the edges of the tabls. Then we layed to batting over that. Last but not least we pinned it to the whole sandwich. You can use the large clips from a quilt supply. I do not have that option here in my trailer. I just lat it out carefully and then pin all the layers together. It is not perfect but for tied quilts it works pretty good.