I have an extension table on the sewing machine, plus support off to the side. I also roll up the quilt and toss part of it over my shoulder to support it at times. This has been my usual way of working in the past. However, I need to take your suggestion into consideration because the first time I used King Tut was on a baby quilt, with the Bernina, and there were no problems, so perhaps the weight of this larger quilt has something to do with it.