I use my design wall to preview the layout of my quilt. My design wall is covered with a layer of batting, covered by flannel and is permanently attached to a wall in my studio. The quilt blocks "stick" to the wall without the use of pins. I do NOT use my design wall to layer my backing and batting. The size of the design wall should "match" the size of the quilts you typically make. I tend to make queen size quilts, so 54" X 54" is too small for me but it might work just fine for you. Good luck!