Originally Posted by unfinishedbusiness

There is a video out there about basting a quilt. You use long z shaped stiches in rows about 4 inches apart It works great and when you are done you can drag the quilt with you ,quilt in your lap, roll it up and store it etc. Sorry I don' remember who did the video but its great because you don't get hooked on the pins. Maybe search basting quilts.