dee1245, Thanks so much. I will remember that on my next quilt.
I finished laying out and pinning . I put the backing right side down, then taped it to the floor.
I also cut the batting just a tiny bit smaller than the backing, and then flattened it over the backing.
I then put the top over it all and pinned it on all the blocks to the other two layers. I thought I had a lot more safety pins than I thought. I had just enough.
As it is, I got very close on one end to the top missing the backing edge. But still had a tiny bit overage on the bottom.
Now all I have to do is watch some videos on how to prepare the machine, and how to stitch from corner to corner.
I tried to buy some blue painters tape, but got sticker shock and didn't make the purchase. $5 for a roll of 3/4 inch blue tape? Is that a normal price?
I've still got to figure out how to get the rolled up quilt layers to not unroll while the other side is being stitched. I have some big 3 inch plastic clamps I might try.
Anyway, close to starting the big stitch.
