Basting Clamps
14 in a package
Price $ 6.75
1.  Clamp the backing to the table wrong side up.
2.  Smooth the batting over the backing.
3.  Smooth the quilt top over these layers to make the
quilt sandwich.   The clamps are keeping the backing
smooth and wrinkle free.
4.  Begin basting the quilt using quilter's safety pins or
needle and thread.   Water soluble  thread is a real time
saver

You can also use a 5/8" or 3/4" piece of plywood
instead of the table shown above.
The Basting Clamps can also be used
for wall hangings and miniature quilts.  
Use any piece of wood 5/8" to 3/4" cut  2
or 3 inches larger than your wall
hanging.  Using  the same directions  as
for a larger quilt.  If you make a lot of
wall hangings or miniature quilts and
make them a similar size then you will be
able to use the same board for basting.   
You will be able to baste them easily
using the basting clamps.  They will
keep the backing smooth and wrinkle
free.
The Basting Clamps are also helpful if
you are cutting slippery fabric.  I like to
put a couple of the clamps on the right
side of the table to secure the fabric
before cutting.
If you like to braid strips of fabric the
Basting Clamps will hold the ends of
the strips to make braiding easier.  I
usually sew the three strips together
with a wide zig zag stitch and then
secure it with the Clamps.