Originally Posted by
sandybeach
I think you pulled it too tight. It is only supposed to be laid flat and clipped or taped to the table. If you pull it very tightly, it will automatically return to it's original size, thus puckering the fabric you pinned to it.
I agree. Don't be tempted to pull too tight I'll spring back as soon as you take the tape and clips off. I always lay mine on the floor of the living room, a room we never use, so it can stay there for a few days if need be, and use T-pins to pin it to the carpet and then add the batting and then the top and pin away. The T-pins are easy to pull out, and won't hurt your carpet. The hard part is all the bending and crawling around on the floor. I'm not as young as I used to be. I have to give Alex Anderson credit for this method. I saw it once on Simply Quilts. The video may still be available on HGTV's website.