There is an interesting segment on The Quilt Show that shows hanging the quilt on the wall to spray baste. I havn't tried it but looks easy. yes you need to protect the table with paper or sheet or something. I basted on plywood that I put on the dining table with paper around the edges. . Learned that the most important thing is doing sections at the time and really smooth it down. I taught a class in which groups of students worked on spray basting tops for the class. Discovered that all spray basters are not equal. Some of the tops were well smoothed and other were not. Next time I will have only the quilter to do his or her own quilt. Then no one but themselves to blame if it doesn't come out correct.

Not a fan of basting spray. I have only used June Tailor. I had some overspray on my tile floors. The nozzle kept getting clogged, so it dripped on the tile and grout. It totally ruined my floor and I can't get it out of the grout.

I like 505 and it is definitively easier on the body than taping and pinning. I do mine indoors with the windows open and there is a little order but it dissipates in minutes. I have birds and it is not strong enough to bother them. It doesn't stain my fabrics. I would suggest washing after you are done. I have some that were spray basted a while ago and are still fine. I do baste around the edges though because they can come undone if it is handles a lot. I didn't put anything around my first quilt and the floor was sticky so protect your floors. I also had to lock up the cats because they were drawn to it and would walk where I had sprayed. Then their paws were sticky. Don't worry about them, I cleaned them up after I stopped laughing.

I appreciate all the responses to my questions - now a couple more questions on the same subject - does the basting spray work OK with the polyester high loft batting? That's what I have already purchased and prepared for this current quilt. This is a full size quilt - does the basting spray work OK on that size - or should it just be reserved for smaller projects?

It works fine for large projects. Some quilters have said they spray baste polyester battings with no problem; others have a problem with it sticking to polyester. I suspect the difference may be in the brand of basting spray used. I don't remember anyone reporting a problem with 505, but it might be a good idea ask specifically about 505 and polyester batting in a separate post, so people with experience will respond.

I always use 100% cotton batting, so I don't have personal experience with basting spray and poly.

I'm a new convert to basting spray.. I use 505 and it is AMAZING! If you get it one surfaces there is a chemical the company recommends for removing it.. so I use old rolls of cheap christmas wrap to catch the overspray. It says it can be used on synthetic or cotton batting.. it is EXTREMELY flammable so use in a well ventilated room with NO flames around. I love it because you can peel the fabric up and replace it if needed. It's truly amazing.

I think it is more trouble than it looks. I have used it on small projects and it's ok, but large I go with basting pins.

I *love* spray basting! So much faster and easier.

I have basting spray (June Tailor) - have not used it yet. But I was advised by a woman in my guild never to spray on the fabric - spray on the batting for the top - place on the finished quilt top. Smooth then turn the quilt and repeat the process for the back. Good luck!

Getting more pluses than minuses from the board - so will pick up a can in the next day or two - gotta get moving on this latest quilt top - been procrastinating way too long - and knew it was bkz I didn't want to do the next step - layering (taping) and basting (pinning) - so will follow everybody's great suggestions, hints & tips - thank you all ever so much!