I also use 505 spray basting. Not only does it save on your fingers but the quilt is also lighter and much easier to "shove" the the throat of the machine! I have found that the quilt does not move much of any when it is "glued" down! If you must pin then try putting a marble under the sandwich and move it along as you pin! It will hold the sandwich up so you make sure you get thru all the layers! Good luck!!!!!