If anyone has problems basting or sandwiching their quilt, pool noodles is the only way to go. I’m sure I will never baste any other way again. I’ve made a handful of quilts and any time I find something difficult, I start researching looking for better ways.
I’ve used glue ever since my first quilt. I have no idea why, but even with 300 pins, it was horribly puckered. Now I glue a little and pin a little. The combination works best for me. The last quilt that I made had me so frustrated I almost threw in the towel. I ended up having to spray the quilt to wet the glue and had to do my best at straightening the layers that way. Turned out OK, but was seriously discouraging.
I used the pool noodles this time and it was awesome! This was by far the easiest basting with the best results that I’ve ever tried. Best of all, I can do it on the table! My herniated discs and titanium knees don’t permit me to crawl on the floor.