When I first started, i pinned my quilt sandwich. Hated it. Then I used spray basting which worked quite well, if you can ignore the clouds of excess spray. My favorite brand then added a smell which I couldn't stand. Transitioned to washable school glue which I absolutely love. It’s inexpensive, odorless and very quick You do have to let it dry before quilting and wash after quilting. If you have to adjust anything after it’s dried, you need to dampen the area to loosen the glue. Never had an issue fmq’ it it. I think I found what works best for me! I even bought a gallon of glue recently!