Originally Posted by
dunster
I recommend getting Marti Michell's book, Machine Quilting in Sections. It shows several different ways to machine quilt a large quilt by dividing it into sections, and explains why (with examples) you would choose one method for one quilt, a different method for another quilt.
I echo Dunster's recommendation. Marti's book has been a big help to me. I've quilted an almost-king in sections and the assembly has been very easy. Soon I'm going to try her "low fat" method where you split the batting into sections (but not the top or backing), thus reducing the bulk.
AnitaSt