Originally Posted by dunster
There is another option, which is quilting in sections. See Marti Michell's book, Machine Quilting in Sections -
http://www.amazon.com/Machine-Quilti...7225218&sr=1-1
I used several of the methods in this book on all my large quilts (until I got a longarm) and it made the quilting process much easier.
I agree - Marti's method is GREAT. It's especially nice because you sew your whole quilt top together before you start quilting. That way, you can be sure your block corners actually MATCH!
I sew the batting together with my edge stitching foot and the faggoting stitch - although any zig zag stitch would work. It REALLY doesn't flatten the batting.