I am by no stretch of the imagination an expert, but I'll gladly share my experiences. The first quilt I use the bent safety pins and quickly realized that I didn't like that at all. Then I tried the Pin Moor dealy bobs that go on the straight pins, better but still a pain. Then I used Sullivan's Spray basting and it all came together. Now I spray baste everything, with my husband's help to make sure I don't get a fold or wrinkle. I tried to spray baste a baby quilt by myself and that was not a pleasant experience. It takes two people to get a nice smooth quilt sandwich. I'm a spray basting fan all the way.