Welcome from Texas!
Congratulations on giving up smoking!
As a former smoker I know what an accomplishment this is! Interesting, I had never made a connection before, but I started quilting shortly after I stopped smoking 2 years ago. Hmmmm, maybe there is something to that.
As a newquilter I have only tried pin basting, but I have been reading a lot about glue basting and plan to try it soon.
Look around this board, ask questions, there are so many helpful people here!