Debbie Ness

thank you all so much for your responses. It was really helpful to get input from those 'in the know' :-)

kat112000

That's all I do with my mega quilter on the pinnacle frame

Farm Quilter

I attach my backing, batting and top to my take-up leader and pin my backing and top to their rollers...batting end is floating. I like the control I get, especially with borders! I just looked at my avatar and it is obvious how I attach my quilts! :lol:

Just Me...

I float. Just make sure you baste as you go and keep the sides straight.

nycquilter

another vote from one who prefers floating. I measure each time I advance to keep things squared up.

rb.

For those who float, do you still apply tension at the sides? I'm assuming you would have to.

Just Me...

For sure, this is very important! :thumbup:

Just Me...

I use two clamps on either side, pulling taut, but not stretching!!

knlsmith

Tin Lizzie and I am a quilt floater too. I measure from the sides of the frame to the edge of each side of the quilt BEFORE i start quilting each time I roll so i am sure it is still centered.

DebbyT

I have a Gracy II frame and when I quilt a queen size quilt it is too wide to do the side borders without bumping, so I turn the quilt to do the sides and float it. the weight of the quilt holds it in position. I do attach the side borders to the top leader and side clamps. I also have to shift it about 2/3 of the way across.