Hi and welcome from Oklahoma.

Basting is sewing large stitches through your quilt to hold it in place. I actually don't do this. I use the basting spray and then pin. Stitch in the Ditch is sewing in the seam line (or as near as possible :-)) of the design.

Also, hi from New Hamphsire neighbor!!!!

:D Welcome to the board from Southern California, originally from Maine.

judee