. The best way to do a large size quilt with a small machine is to do edge to edge. I do top to bottom because it's less bulk under the machine on the right side. Having a big table surface is a must have so the quilt won't fall over the edge. If your machine has the serpentine stitch it will look great, doesn't have to be free motion to quilt. I glue baste my quilts to have them as flat as possible.