Roll Tape

I decided to get started with machine quilting one of my UFO tops......of course it the one that I didn't show last week as not quilted.
First, I needed to do some basting but not in the traditional way......

Roll tape (masking tape about 3 inches wide)

I pressed and starched my backing, placed it on my carpeted floor right-side facing the carpet and 

taped it all the way around....pulling the taped fabric taunt.

Next, I've cut and taped my batting....making sure to pull the batting taunt, as well.

Then, I place me quilt on top of the backing and batting and taped around that making sure that it's pulled taunt, too.

Now, the pinning begins. That's safety pins.

I pin just about everywhere and in all directions.

The pins really do hold everything together. I remove the pins as I get close to them.

Here's a close-up.

Now, all I have to do is start machine quilting. This part is a challenge but I'm determined.  The quilting will begin, hopefully this evening. Unfortunately, I'm off to take mom

 to the dentist....sigh!