I machine quilted in sections before getting a longarm, so that's one option. I agree with Prism about not rolling the quilt. Accordion folding or "puddling" works better for most people. The Flynn frame works great on small quilts, but you don't need it on small quilts. On bigger quilts it can work, but it takes a lot of room and a lot of practice. I used mine once to baste a quilt with water soluble thread and then sold it.