I think maybe the spray was to thick, I spray baste all the time and just lightly spray backing and then batting. Doing half the quilt at a time. Fold over and rub into place, repeat on second half. Then repeat with batting and quilt top. Just a quick spray will hold things if the spray is on both surfaces. I also put down a plastic drop cloth around the table I spray baste on. Keeps over spray off the floor. Newspapers work for that too. I've had no problem and have used several brands of spray.