How do you layer the 3 peices for pinning to top stitch the quilt?

i use Sharon Schamber's method, rolling backing/batting on one board, top on another. Then I hand baste(I hate basting but this is worth it). I don't get tucks or puckering.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA

Here is the table I use:

http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp03782-0313.html

Is there a quilt shop, library, or recreation center you could go to and use their tables to layer your quilt? That's what I try to do when I have quilts to layer. I tape the backing down on the table. Then I fold the batting in quarters, putting the fold down at the middle of the backing. Unfold the batting and smooth it out gently. The quilt top is folded in the same manner, and I put it down on the batting. I start pinning in the middle and pin down the center and across the center. I then start working out in the quarters of the quilt that aren't pinned yet. I don't put as many pins as you have in yours, and I don't close the pins until all the pins are in place. I haven't had a problem with puckers (yet!). I hope that helps. I've never used the spray for basting, but I have some. Gotta use those coupons for something, you know!!!

Taping the back down is a great idea. Always start pinning from the middle, smoothing the top as you go. With the back taped securely you should not have to worry about the back slipping. Pin, pin, pin about every 5-6 inches. Sounds like a lot but very worth it. Since I only hand quilt with a hoop it is easy for me to keep the back smooth as I go. Good luck, and happy quilting.

You are funny!!! HAHA

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Originally Posted by coffeebreak

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I use painter's blue masking tape and tape the back face down to a large surface and make sure all wrinkles are out. Then I put down ironed batting (ironing get those wrinkles out too from the folds) and tape it down too. Then I put on the quilt top (face up) and smooth it all out. I start pinning from the middle and work my way out.

I saw a YouTube video where someone used a card table and set a large piece of plywood on it. She laid her back quilt layer and clamped it with office clamps to pull it taut. She layered the batting and top, then pinned. I thought the plywood was a good idea since the clamps were easy to clip onto it. By the way, she kept the plywood under her carpet when it wasn't being used.