ditto on the large table ... and a 24" square ruler
.......... and a very clear brain and steady hand!
... if you are getting it LAQ'd, ask your LAQ to do it for you!!!
I don't but many do.
What my LAQ does do, that many don't and I love her for it!! ... is to stitch around the whole edge of the quilt. Has all the layers nicely together and ready to work with. And it seems to make binding easier too!