I pinned basted. I think part of the problem is the batting. I tried a new kind, never again will I stray from Warm & Natural! It is nice warm batting but seems to bunch up more than the Warm & Natural I have used for smaller baby quilts. I did move the table out and it seemed to help some. I have the bulk in my lap and try to keep the left side from hanging too much. It is just slow going at this point. Maybe I can figure something out.....Thanks!