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 3/4" piece of plywood instead of
the table shown above.