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09-23-2010, 02:58 PM

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Holice

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another sentence.....
pulling the layers over the table will help stretch it smooth.

09-23-2010, 03:31 PM

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miss_ticky2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiltforme

I have a 6 x 2 ft table that I use. I cannot do the floor. it is easier for me I get it centered on the table then move left or right to pin.

I do the same, only my table is smaller, but I still manage

09-23-2010, 03:32 PM

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MadQuilter

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I use the tables at work. Check with your guild or local quilt shops. Often, they have the facilities where you can use their tables.

09-23-2010, 03:55 PM

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lizzy

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Same here. I use my dining room table with the pad on and some times if necessary, I use masking tape under the table to help stretch the quilt.

09-23-2010, 04:10 PM

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JudyMN

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I use our pool table with 4X8 sheets of styrofoam insulation on the top. That way it is the right height and I can poke straight pins into it to keep the layers taut while I pin baste.

09-23-2010, 04:14 PM

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Sweeterthanwine

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great idea - thank you

09-23-2010, 04:16 PM

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Sweeterthanwine

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Thanks everyone for the suggestions. They really help.

09-23-2010, 04:17 PM

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renee765

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I use the island in my kitchen. It's not big enough to hold the whole quilt on top, so I lay everything out in the sandwich and start pinning from the center.

09-23-2010, 05:43 PM

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ncsewer

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If you are close to me I'd help you then you could help me.
I hate that part!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweeterthanwine

Does anyone out there have any suggestions on how to sandwich a quilt other than on the floor? I have arthritis and have a hard time getting down and up from the floor.

09-23-2010, 05:47 PM

#20

tjradj

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I have 2 of the folding 6' tables, I keep them behind my sofa. When I sandwich a quilt I just pull them out and set them up right over the coffee table. I can sit on a dining room chair and pin away - and it doesn't get pinned to the rug.!!