I've only done pin basting and haven't had any problems with shifting or puckering, knock on wood! Because this works for me, I haven't tried other methods. I do use lots of pins and kind of use that time to think about how I might do the quilting. I do have a large cutting table to use for pinning which helps. It is a good height to work on and I can leave the quilt there until it's done. I'm not in a rush to finish my quilts, either. You will find a method that works for you. Lots of good advice here.