The back feet tilting additions make the frame more comfortable to use. I use mine for basting. I use a clip to hold the backing, batting, and top together at each side center. This lets me put the quilt squared up by having the clips show me the center. After centering the quilt on the frame I then put on the snap holders and turn to get the quilt snug. I baste the middle out. Once the middle is basted I take the quilt out and usually don't need the frame to finish basting to the edges. One thing, be sure to color or number code the pieces before you take the frame apart. It makes it so much easier to put it back together when you only have a picture to go by.