Originally Posted by
ElaineCovid
An Option not many folks think of is to use the "eyelet" of your domestic to tack the quilt as required.... no need to wrestle the entire quilt trying to do stitch in the ditch or free motion, just puddle as needed to tack in the centre of each square
I second this idea, but I would tack at the corners not the middle. I would also consider adding light stabilizer to the entire back of the quilt to try and keep it as intact as possible.
Good luck! And you are an angel to take this project on.