Welcome from Georgia (formerly from Louisiana). I have become a convert to basting with washable school glue. There are many tutorials and threads about it on this board. Put it in the search function up above and then investigate. I don't dilute the glue, just drizzle it on in a rough grid. It doesn't gum up the needle if it is dry. It replaces pin basting, Not spray basting. I do it in sections on a table, from the middle out. Good luck, let us know what you decide and then show us the final product!!!