Originally Posted by
DeltaMS
Patricia, thanks for mentioning Sharon Schamber. I looked her up on YouTube and learned something new. She said you could use her technique with any size quilt. I don't think I could lift the boards on a large quilt. She said the boards need to be larger than the backing. I might try it on a smaller quilt in the future.
Hi Lisa, The boards are not really that heavy, even after you've rolled up the top or the backing. My boards are: 2.5 in. x 3/4 in. x 8 ft. long. I work on a makeshift table in the basement. It consists of two sheets of plywood taped together and supported by saw horses. After the top is rolled up, I sort of push it to the back of the table,I don't actually lift it. Then I work on the backing. When both boards are rolled up, I position them in place without actually lifting them completely off the table.
Your idea of trying the method on a smaller quilt is a good one. I'm sure you'll like it.