craftyone27

I use spray starch - but I know many swear by the liquid stuff. Here is the link for her Sharon Schambers basting video for anyone who needs it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA

I have used this method a few times and really liked it!

Scissor Queen

I use Mary Ellen's Best Press. I buy it by the gallon from Jo-Ann's online with a 50% off coupon.

greenini

I bought one of those craft tables at a store using 1/2 off coupons, cost me like $50 at the time, I think they may now be twice that. It folds down on 2 side and leaves a top of just about 12 " so it fits behind stuff. I keep it behind another table against the wall. Because it's on wheels and high, I find it pretty useful, at least until I started keeping a bunch of used magazines on top, stupidly making it so I have to use the floor . I have decided to sort thru the mag's and dump the ones that aren't quilt related to give me more room and my table back. I'm also looking for a stool type chair on wheels to use with it as I don't do standing for very long too well.

galvestonangel

Me too. It is so easy and quick. The tut is titled " basting the quilt sandwich" or something close to that. It is the best method I have ever seen. You don't need to get on the floor or use a big table. And no wrinkles in your backing. Who could ask for more?

Marge L.

I'm curious. When you use fusible batting, how do you get your iron to the quilt so you can fuse? You certainly don't use a drop cord, do you? That would be a big iffy. Marge

Becky Crafts

I live in a motorhome FT. No room in rig, but campground has a community center & allows me to sandwich my quilts up there on their long tables. I have rods, screws & a plate in my back & can't get down either. Make sure you have your roll of painters tape if you go elsewhere. I leave a roll in the trunk of my car to stretch the fabric on the tables in order to safety pin with no wrinkles underneath.

ggoens

I stretch my quilt tops out on my bed (king size) and sandwich them. It works out pretty well for me.

linhawk

I have protectors for my dining room table. I turn them over so the flannellike side is up. I smooth the backing on and it holds the fabric in place. Then batting, smooth it, then the top, smooth that. Then I sew Sharon Shambers method. Tried with the boards once but like sewing Sharons' herring bone stitch best. If the quilt is too large I just move it after I have done the middle.

MsSewer

I have a folding table that I set up next to our dining table.
The folding table is a little shorter in height so I just put some books under the legs. When done I can just fold it up.

MadQuilter

I NEVER work on the floor. Usually I go where I can borrow oversized tables or put two together. Then I tape my backing taut and spend a lot of time patting down the batting and the top until everything feels smooth. I pin hand-width apart and loosen the tape to pull the sandwich to me. Have not had a problem with puckers (or sore back and knees)