Deborahlees

Oh my goodness it is soooooo easy....just did another one yesterday.....
I will think on this and see if I can come up with some 'props' and do some pictures...
what I like the most is no insdie fumes to worry about, no over spray......
and it all washes out....................

Pinkiris

House Dragon--I think if you read this thread, http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...e-t198969.html, you'll get a good idea about glue basting. I found it very informative.

quiltstringz

Also check with your LQS, I know at ours if they aren't having classes they are happy to let you use their tables. You might also check your local Sr. Center

LindaM

I've also used one of the cardboard cutting boards (for cutting out clothing patterns - like this: http://www.joann.com/superboard-40-x...prd_01025055a/ ) on my kitchen table - I do half at at time - use binder clips (like this: http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...affixedcode=WW ) to fasten the layers on one side, spray baste.

The cutting board protects my table from overspray (if using spray baste) or pins.

LadyElisabeth

You might ask at the Chamber of Commerce if there are conference rooms available at any of the businesses.
And has already been posted, many churches still have quilting groups so the churches are used to people using the big tables.

DeRock

I used this method on my current quilt and I am COMPLETELY pleased with the outcome! I also used spray basting. I put a sheet on the floor and newspaper beside the quilt on the wall to catch the over spray. Pretty sure I will use this method again.

teddysmom

I have the same problem with limited space and getting down on the floor is OUT OF THE QUESTION. My husband went to a home improvement store (Lowe's) and bought a 4' x 2 1/2" folding plastic (?) table. It folds down in the middle and has a handle for easy carrying. I put the quilt sandwich on there and starting in the middle smoothed and pinned. To keep it from moving on me, he used some small vice clamps (3 on each side and 2 each at top and bottom bought at some store). It works beautifully. No more getting up and down from the floor. Easy and convenient to store the table.

WMD926

I use 2" x 2" x 8' boards and hold them together with c-clamps and balanced them on my kitchen chairs. Then you can attach the bottom layer with tacks and get the layers all together for basting. When done just undo the c-clamps and put away the boards until the next project. Works great!

Edie

We also live in a little carpeted home! Wouldn't move for anything in the world, so I have learned to adapt. Find a long foldable picnic table - generally metal (that's good because you don't push your pins into any carpeting and then find you can't lift your pinned quilt (been there - done that!). I keep the table on the porch and when I need it, I bring it into the living room - middle of the floor and find that I can work around the table, I am not on my hands and knees, it's a lot smoother and the only thing I can really complain about is that your back kinda hurts when you are done, but knowing that it is done and you are ready to go makes it all worth while. I always start at the center and work my way out and I just pull the quilt over here or over there and it works out just fine. Edie

DOTTYMO

I have used board on a dining table, village hall, community centre etc. I also have a caravan and use the large colapsable table. Then I had brain wave wall paper folding tables over 6 ft and 3ft wide. Also found. It is very good when I'm in a field with the sun shining and sandwiching.causes a stir. I have used to hold down double sided tape of various types for backing.