yes, I made a court house steps with Betty Cottons method. Very easy and no fuss with the whole quilt under the machine head to quilt. The only "weight" was sewing the rows completed together. Push your machine against a wall to help keep the weight distributed. (or have your friend help hold it..haha) Oh, yeah, I wanted the quilt to hang over the sides, like a bed spread.....wow!! about strangled myself because it was "pulling down" on me all night....gave it to my dad....fits his CA King bed perfectly and he loves it.