Originally Posted by vintagemotif

I use the Sharon Schamber method of hand basting. I haven't had any problems since I started using this method. Plus, I don't have to get down on the floor and crawl around taping or pinning.
You may find this method easier since you can do this at table level. Here is a link to her tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA