Originally Posted by
pocoellie
I starch everything I'm going to work with. I thread baste my sandwiches, I absolutely HATE pin basting, I like spray basting, but don't like the cost, fumes and the mess with the overspray. A table for the machine won't really help with the extra room you need, sewing clothing and such isn't the same as wrestling with a quilt in the same space.
So true! I just finished my first bed sized quilt and once I was putting the last rows together it was kicking my arse. I had originally thought I would quilt it myself but ha! I sent that baby out to a long armer. I had to have my husband help hold it to get the binding on.
I strongly suggest making a pillow, Tablerunner, or other small item from your selected pattern first.
i have done a few Missouri star projects and have had good luck following Jenny Doens instructions. This board is a wonderful place to get help and encouragement, welcome!