nantucketsue

I can't do it on the floor. My son made me a basting loom from planks of planed wood. It consists of three sides formed into a U shape with hinges (the two sides collapse down when not in use) with slots cut out either side into which I slot planks of wood. The fabric is firmly wound round each plank. The backing goes at the bottom, the middle holds the batting, next the quilt top and the top allows me space to manoeuvre the planks when I need to let the fabric out. It makes life so much easier and I can sit at the dining table (which is extended to accommodate the frame) so it saves my back, my legs and my arms. I attach a diagram so you get the idea. The arrow points to the side on view to show the slant of the notches.