Basting is my least favorite job - but... done wrong REALLY effects your results (learned by experience on that one) :)
If I had the funds I would sent it out to a long arm quilter to do the basting for me.
Since that isn't an option, the only choice is a change in my attitude :) I'm currently trying the Sharon Shambler's (sp?) approach. Looks like the most space efficient approach I have come across. Just like Gail said - pop on the music and get into the flow.