That's my problem too... no design wall. For the AR Xroads quilt I'm working on I have to trot up and down the stairs to lay it out on a spare bed! I've made lots of trips up and down. At least I'm burning some good calories, LOL.
Here's another idea I saw, for using our candies...
http://www.thecalicocottagequiltshop...3#.U06eAVclC2Q
You'd just have to add in your own fabrics for the stars.