i lay my quilt backing on a table (folding one set outside usually), then smooth the batting. then lay the quilt top an smooth. make sure more batting and backing showing all around. the i have a flat board i lay on the top edge and start folding the fabric over the board, flipping it as i go. do that until i can't reach across the table and i spray, then start flipping the board back toward me until the top is off. smooth the top if need be. then move the the quilt over and do the ends and then move again to get the other edge or side. Then flip the whole thing over and do the backing just the same way. unflip the board and smooth. if i will handle the quilt a lot while quilting i pin the edges through all layers.