I use my cutting table, too. I start with the backing wrong side up, centered (extra hanging over the edges. I clip it using those large office clips. Center the binding on top of the backing, fold half back and spray baste and repeat with the other half. I then lay the top over the batting. Make sure everything is smooth. Fold back half of the top, spray the batting and then smooth the top again. Repeat for the other half. Then I slid the quilt to one side and baste it the same way. I repeat with the other side and then slide it up to finish the end. (the top of the quilt is on the table in the first step). This method works great for me.