I plan to hand tie as my sewing machine is caput - tornado hit the room it was in. I really don't have a place to lay it out and keep it out while I work on it. That's why I was thinking a frame might help. I will definitely research spray basting.
Yes the pre-quilted fabric with batting inside is what I want to use. I thought the same thing - that this would work if the ties were far apart. I am currently looking at two patterns - one that has ties at the intersections of each square and another that has ties in the center of each square.
Any suggestions on how best to tie?
Thanks so much!!