Just a note about spray basting (which is the only way I do my quilts now). My DDL and I (if you don't have room/space) use a very large sheet (or two). We lay the pieces out on the garage floor on top of the sheets. Lay the batting down first, then the backing on top, fold the backing half way and spray the batting, smooth the batting with your hands to be sure it has no wrinkles, repeat on other end. Now turn batting and backing over and lay your quilt on top, be sure it is in the position you choose and then pull half back on itself, spray, smooth quilt carefully, then do the other end. We have used this method and it works great. We machine quilt but I do not see any reason that it would not work for hand quilting also. FYI. If by chance (ask me how I know this) you have some of your backing and batting showing and it feels "sticky" from the spray, just fold the ends in and cover up those spots. Good luck. Yolanda Wood River