Basting is one job I do not like, so I let a long armer baste my big quits for me. Over and done with. The ones I do baste myself I use Pinmoors.
http://www.pinmoor.com/ They are the best things since the rotary cutter. Don't bother with the foam earplugs, earring backs, pencil eracers, door strips, and everything else for substitutions. I tried them all. None of them work like the real Pinmores. They are a one time purchase and will last a lifetime if you can keep them out of your quilting friends hands. LOL