If it is a coverlet, 52x80, I tie it. I try to find a really nice perle cotton, they have variegated thread now in the Perle, and I double it. With anything over that, I have it quilted by a professional that does beautiful work. It has been a while since I have had to make a huge quilt, but like I said, that size I do have quilted. I like to do the tying down of a quilt. I just got a small quilting frame and I use it to keep the quilt taut and it is easier to tie. Before I used a humongous oval hoop. It works, but is bulky. But for pulling your fabric taut, it works great. I also pin it down from center out to make it nice and smooth and then as I finish a block or area, I remove the pins. I don't baste. Good luck to you. Edie