QuiltE

Thanks for the link, QuiltnNan.

JeanneS ... In reading the info about this rolling wall, it does not appear it is for sandwiching, instead for use as a design wall Your initial post seemed to be inquiring about sandwiching. There are some methods for sandwiching on a design wall, but this one being blind-like would be too flexible for sandwiching IMHO. You might want to Google for Patsy Thompson and see her video of sandwiching on a wall.

grammy17

WE nailed insulboard from Home depot on my wall and put an old flannel backed table cloth on to that and it works great. Helps keep the sound down in the room too.

Jennifer23

Just this weekend I saw an old post that mentioned the Vanishing Design Wall - http://www.vanishingdesignwall.com/. It's the same idea, but with a box to hide it, and made in the USA. It is still pricey, but I really like this rollaway design wall idea.

charsuewilson

Here's the link to the Flynn Quilt frame
http://flynnquilt.com/multiframe/description/

Jeanne S

Thanks so much for all the ideas/suggestions! I did have a little better luck with basting spray over pinning, but still had some puckers. ;o( I have never heard of the Hobbs fusible quilt batt, so will check that out. Also will look into just a roller blind if I can find one long/sturdy enough to work. You all are wonderful!!!

bjchad

I had this problem from two or three issues...
1. The loft of the batting. When I shifted to a low loft batting I had much better results.
2. Sandwiching - I have finally built myself a frame for this out of 1x3 boards and bolts. You can put it together easily for about $25-$30 . I started with 8 foot lengths which will work for most quilts but recently had to get 10 foot pieces for 2 sides for a very large quilt. I put two bolts in each intersection and can adjust the size by changing the positions of the bolts. I have large push pins and tack the back, batting and top onto the frame. Then I baste with thread. This has really helped with the Fmq.
3. Support of the quilt and hand position on the machine while Fmq. I stop periodically and smooth the quilt out from the needle and feel how the layers are lying as I quilt.

Hope something in that is of use.

Jeanne S

Thanks for the tips! Is your frame nailed to the wall, or on the floor?