I bought some 2 " x 2" x 8 ' boards at Menards as well as 4 - wood working clamps. I balance the boards on four chairs and hold together at each end with the wood working clamps. I put on the back layer followed by the batting and quilt top and tack with tack pins. If you pull the layers tight it gives you an excellent surface to work with for basting and you can release each end and roll it towards the other side as you go so you can reach different areas.