The quilt sandwich is my least favorite part too! I have learned to take the time to do it properly after too many times of rushing through it with predictably bad results.

I find the floor uncomfortable, but in my case, it makes the best sandwich. So I crack open a glass of wine or take an advil, throw a pillow under my knees and deal with it. Of course, I haven't done anything larger than lap sized, once I get to queen or larger, I won't have a big enough space on the floor to work with. :)

As far as hating it, well, let's just say it is my least favorite part of the quilting process!

And this is why my kitties will be sent to "their" room whenever I reach the point of making a quilt large enough to sandwich on the floor. :)

"their' room is the laundry room. :)

this is my least favourite bit too

You should try the Sharon Schamber method. I'll go grab the youtube link.

Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
Really helpful!

I don't mind for small projects , but I do like that it is one of the many benefits of sending to a Long Arm Pro.

I have a ping pong table and the only thing it is used for is laying out quilts.

I've seen Sharon's method, but I don't get how it works when you are dealing with a queen or king sized quilt. I don't have boards that length, nor do I have space to manipulate (or store) boards that big. I don't have any trouble with layering the small quilts like she demos on. So I've seen that method, I understand it, but I've not felt it helpful for my issues.

RST

RST: that's the best method. When I have a larger quilt - including a large lap siize - a friend and I get together at the school where we both teach. We use the library tables and sandwich away. (she's the librarian) so much better with a buddy!

You will love it!! I had one and found it really great to work on for cutting, sewing and sandwiching. Then hubby decided to give it away one day , and I was just lost without it.