Originally Posted by pamelor

Like stitchnripper said -- put a pin through the center of the front and through to center of back, then also put a pin through each side and/or top and bottom, then safety pin together before basting the quilt. Since I pin and/or thread baste this works well. It would be trickier with glue or spray basting. I also design my backs with wiggle room in mind. I try to not be so picky with the edges of the back design that they have to even up exactly with the front in all respects. As long as the back's not crooked, it doesn't have to be perfectly centered to look good.