When I'm at the end of making my quilt and am adding borders I'll fold the length back and forth and lay it on my lap so as I run it thru the needle the weight is in my lap. Or if you have any pool noodles roll the length on that and lay it on your lap if possible. I have an extra sewing machine I use, placed at one end of my cutting table (4x8) and run the quilt thru this machine to add the borders and/or binding. This way most all the weight is laying on the table and not hanging down over the table. Sure beats breaking needles.