I have the Singer 500 and work my larger quilts in pieces. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to quilt the way I want. I do the center or main quilt pattern then quilt it using straight line patterns. Then I do each border separately..quilt them.. then piece the quilted parts together.. Often I will have a Header piece and it is always added first. Seldom will I just finish off with binding. **remember to leave a good inch unsewn where you are joining your sections. ** A walking foot is a MUST..