I tried something similar when I lived in a small condo. I suspended a board (1" x 2" x 8' long) with heavy string and plant hooks that screw into the ceiling. Using large hinged paper clips, I attached all three layers to the board.

First thought was "Hey, this might work!" I then tried to pin the layers together. Between the swaying of the board and trying to reach behind the quilt, especially in the middle, to steady it and provide resistance as the pin point came through, I gave up.

Sounds like a good idea but.... I ended up using the set-up to hang fabric as a I ironed it. Worked great for that!

Sounds like a plan, but I don't do the bend over thing either! I use a big table at church and spray baste! When we quilt at church, we use the old rails and horses and thumbtacks, so there is no working on the floor for these old knees!

Gosh, I can't do the floor anymore either. Between the constant back pain there's not enough steadiness in getting back up. I DO use the kitchen table and clamps, but oh, goodness even that hurts. I can't give up quilting, I just can't. Surely there's someone out there with an easier way of doing things than this???

Heirloom, eh? Ok, gonna go look for that one.

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Sharon

How are you going to quilt your bow tie quilt?

I'm X-ing in the plain squares and QID on the narrow border. The piano key border is yet to be determined.

Sounds like its coming along great Lisa! I can't wait to see it! You did a great job on your Christmas one!

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