I have 1000 pins but prefer to use thread for basting. If it gets in the way I snip it. I also get the best finished results if I use the Q Snap frames, floor or lap, depending on size, for basting. Pins are a PITA on the frames and then I find them the same PITA when quilting. I just tried a spray treated batting and that worked well for the small projects I used it on. I have not had good luck with sprays but then I was using polyester battings which could have been part ofthe reason.