I - as a new quilter - have been told to use the table, centering the quilt back face down on the table, use those big black office clamps to secure it tightly. Then add my batting, centering it on top of the back, secure the two together snuggly using the clamps. Next add the quilt top centering it on top of the other two, securing with clamps. The center of the quilt should now be snug and together, start favorite way of basting. After done with the part that is on the table snug, release, move to another section and secure it up - continue until finished. Can't wait to try it.