Securing backing on a quilt

[Mahoney1]

I am finally making my first quilt. I am about to layer it and I know that the backing should be taut. I don't have a surface large enough tht I wouldn't mind being scratch by the pins. I was thinking about taping the backing down on the tile floor. If this isn't a good idea, what can I use as a protector for my dining room table.
Thanks for any ideas
Karen

[WeeOne]

Karen, I layer my quilt on the dining room table. When I'm ready to pin, I slide my cutting mat under and move it around so the pins hit it and not the table.

MastiffMomQlt posted this thread which I found very helpful. In fact, I bought the book she talks about.

http://www.quiltinaday.com/community/to ... 3947#13947

In case this link doesn't come up, the thread name to search for is "How I pin baste my quilt tops......(Photo tutorial w/directions)".

Hope this helps.
Lyn

[beccasmom]

I have a table I bought from Joann's which is perfect for me. It is tall so I don't have to bend over and when I am doing a king size quilt I borrow my BFF table because she has one also. They run about $100 but if you get their coupons you can get them for 40% off with that coupon.

Brenda

[CaroleJ]

Karen, I have done both, on the tile floor and on a table. Personally, I like the table better, even though it means working in sections. Would rather bend over a table than be down on hands and knees on the floor. Plus, I don't have to wash the floor prior to quilting...LOL!

I can't work on the floor any more because my mom's dog will walk all over my quilts and she doesn't understand why the Alpha female (me) is suddenly yelling at her...whad-I-do?!!

[Mahoney1]

Thank for you tips. I am heading for JoAnns next week- coupon in hand. In the meantime, I think I will slide the cutting mat around.
The old knee has arthritis so kneeling on the tile floor wouldn't have been too comfortable.
Karen