Hi Maxies2--I purchased a Dennison fine fabric basting gun because I have hand problems and I love it. It makes a small hole that can be "erased" by rubbing your fingernail lightly over the fabric. I did purchase a tack remover from the internet because I was afraid of cutting my quilt with scissors when removing the tacks. It works great. It is also faster than pinning. I also use it to tack pieces of paper with yardage amounts on my fabrics and if I see a flaw in a sale fabric I tack a piece of paper at that spot. It works for me and I'm glad to have it.