Originally Posted by dakotamaid
Originally Posted by annesthreads
Originally Posted by dakotamaid
I have used my dining room table. I layer all three layers, than start pining, or basting, in the very middle and work out to each side, top and back. I smooth as I go. I know some will clip the backing to the edge of the table to begin but I don't. The weight of the hangover seems to keep it smooth. Once the quilt area on top of the table is basted I move the quilt sandwich one way or the other to continue with the pining or basting. Works or me.
This is what I was thinking of doing. Doesn't the quilt tend to slip off once you get near the edge and most of it is off the table?
Yes, sorry, forgot to add I put weights on it to hold it in place. Anything heavy will do. My bookcase sits there so books were always handy! Yes, I also put a mat under the layers to save my tabletop from pin pricks.
I'm not very good at descriptions so often I leave that to others who do a better job!!
I think you did pretty well!