You also might like to search on this board for "basting with Elmer's washable glue". I think you'll be amazed at what you read! Way cheaper than 505 and no odor. Since this is back to school time, Elmers washable (be sure it's WASHABLE) glue is on sale at many stores, although not as many as I've seen in the past. I think they're getting wise to it's use for quilters!
You may want to check the owner's manual for your machine and read about your ability to adjust tension. Just because a machine adjusts automatically to a setting doesn't always mean you have to sew at that setting. My machine defaults to a 2.5 stitch length, but I can adjust it to many other lengths.
Your local library might have the Marti Mitchell book about quilting in sections. That will give you a chance to look at it before you buy.
Happy quilting!