LindaM

Here is a link to Sharon Schamber's video:
http://sharonschambernetwork.com/Cla...our-Quilt.aspx

I've also basted on my kitchen table by using the cardboard cutting board I have for cutting out garment patterns, and basting in portions. Lay the board out on the table, use binder clips to secure the bottom layer, spray baste the batting & top. For tops bigger than the board, baste in sections.

Qwiltylady

Our local library has a room that if not in use can be ussed for such tasks. The only problem is that if a group show

janb

Never thought of using a card table..good idea. Thanks. The floor is just not an obtion for me.

bakermom

I've been using this method with great results. I don't have a lot of room to lay a quilt out . i use my folding table and boards. i don't care to do basting but the results are worth it.

ShirlinAZ

I use my grandmothers's 100+ yo quilt frame! I attach the backing with pins, stretch it out on dining room chairs and use c-clamps to hold it. Then I put the batting and top on, and pin or baste. If the top is too big I roll one or both sides until I can reach the middle. Rolling is best done with 2 people, but it's not impossible for 1 person to do. DH helps me. If I am hand quilting, I leave the sandwich on the frame. If I am machine quilting, I pin pin pin. Good luck.

sewingsuz

I put 3 folding tables together. 2 side by side and one at the end. I have my patio or half of garage or the yard. My house is small so this is what I have to do and it works. I have two leafs for my dining table but it still hangs over. It is a problem. Good luck and I hope you let us know.

EC

I followed this video for my last quilt. Not a large quilt but it worked very well. I'd have gone down to the basement if the quilt were larger. I'm not a big advocate of crawling around on the floor! (LOL)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UoUzK19Vww

meow meow

If you have someone who will loan you two fold tables (the long ones) you can stretch it on there. I use masking tape to hold down the quilt back. I have problems with my back so I was never able to pin them on the floor so we invested on two long fold tables butt them up together and then I can roll around them when I need to pin something. I also don't baste the top bottom or batting as the basting spray holds them pretty good while I pin them but I do use lots and lots of pins. Of course now I don't have to do that anymore since my loving husband purchased the Tin Lizzy for me in July. I think I am still more afraid of it then pinning quilts but it does work beautifully just wish I had an even bigger room. Happy quilting. PS: He had also purchased clamps for me on the $ bin that most generally mechanics use so I could save on having to use masking tape they open quite big in the jaw just like a clothes pin and hold down the quilt back great you can also move them easier if you have a wrinkle in the quilt.

madamheather

before you lay it out, starch both the front and back to make them lay flat. I have screwed a foam insulation board that I covered with flannel to my sewing wall. It works miracles. If I were you, I'd check out my church to see if they have a table big enough. I would certainly use spray adhesive between the layers also to keep everything from shifting.

WMUTeach

My quilt group meets in a library and we use the floor or tables in a large meeting room. Check if your local library would allow you to use their space for couple of hours.

The use of a church is a good idea too. The women at my church meet monthly to chat, have supper and complete any crafting project we have at hand. I have laid out several quilts at those events.