Basting spray is my new friend! I'm a relatively new quilter, but have only tried machine quilting small items. I'm getting better, but still such a novice. After ripping my attempts yesterday, I read this thread and bought some June Tailor basting spray. IT WORKED! No puckers, no troubles. Woo hoo! Of course, it was just a table runner, but you have to start somewhere! Thanks for the tips! I'm learning so much here. And Amma, I machine stitched my binding! Thanks for giving me a tutorial on that! :wink: