I quilt in rows. I do the first row. then I do a second row and sew those together. I have to hand sew the back down but it looks fine and I can handle that. Doing rows is not so heavy and hard to deal with. It does get heavy when you get near the end of the rows but it is not like having to deal with the whole top all the time. then I add the broders and it really is easy doing the borders. I just scrunch up the quilt and work on each border to quilt. Then I add my binding.
If you all need a picture of one that I have done I will take one.
Nelco.....tripping up the stairs is always a huge ouchie. I landed more on my left knee and rolled. LOL. I have a bruise now but I am ok.