Step 1: Starting in the center of your quilt, insert curved safety pins through all three layers. The curve makes it easier to close pins without lifting the layers.

Step 2: Space pins 4-6 inches apart in a grid pattern. Work from the center outward. For heavily quilted projects, use closer spacing (every 3-4 inches). For simple straight-line quilting, 6-8 inches is fine.

Step 3: Avoid placing pins directly on quilting lines if possible - you'll have to remove them as you quilt. Pin between where you plan to quilt.

Step 4: For large quilts, you may need 200-300 pins! Close pins as you go, or use a pin-closing tool to save your fingers.

Step 1: Work in a well-ventilated area (outdoors or garage is ideal). Protect your work surface with newspaper or a drop cloth.

Step 2: Lay backing wrong-side up and tape edges. Place batting on top but don't tape it yet.

Step 3: Fold batting in half. Spray the exposed backing with temporary adhesive in a light, even coat. Don't oversaturate! Hold can 8-10 inches away.

Step 4: Unfold batting onto the sprayed area and smooth. Repeat with the other half - fold back the un-adhered half, spray backing, unfold batting, smooth.

Step 5: Repeat the process with quilt top: fold in half, spray batting, unfold quilt top, smooth. Then spray the other half.

Step 1: Thread a long needle (3-4 inches) with light-colored thread that contrasts with your quilt so it's visible for removal. Don't knot the thread.

Step 2: Starting in the center, sew long running stitches (1-2 inches long) horizontally across the quilt. Take large, quick stitches through all three layers.

Step 3: Create rows of stitching 4-6 inches apart across the entire quilt, working from center outward.

Step 4: Repeat vertically, creating a grid pattern. Leave thread tails at the beginning and end of each line (don't knot).

Step 5: For extra security, add diagonal lines in an X pattern through the center.