Well, I have been reading with great interest all of the comments here. I am going to try a bunch of different basting methods to find out what works best for me.
It will be a paper piecing method type though because I was specifically looking for a hand pieced project to take along with me while I am out and about with the kids waiting for classes and such or can't be in front of the machine for some reason and want to keep my hands busy. Even if I just don't want to be in front of my machine but would rather be cuddled up on the couch listening to the TV or something.
It is very interesting to me to hear other people's comments on GFGs since this is my first one.
Tara