I use this method with pinning or basting depending on size of quilt. My back, knees and everything else say thank you every time!

I've done the Sharon Schamber method, pin method and spray basting. Spray basting is REALLY easy. It is great to spray lightly and apply the batting and top like putting wallpaper on the wall or contact paper on a piece of cabinet/wood.

Each method works. It just depends on what space you have available, what supplies you have on hand, and how frustrated you are with threads, pins, or sticky needles. I found I liked all three methods (I share the same complaint - can't get on the floor to baste or pin).

Sharon's method works really well in a small, narrow area. Pin basting works well if you can find a table large enough one way to tape/clip down two sides of the quilt so you can pin from the center out. Spray basting works well if you can handle the aerosol used to get the glue out of the can (definitely need a good area of ventilation for this method).

As a general rule, I do a modification of pin basting using Sharon's method of assembling the quilt on boards. This way I have my hands free, back/batting/top are taut but not stretched, and I don't need a lot of space. If I have the space, I will tape down all 4 edges of the quilt and lay on top of the table to pin baste. If I have the ventilation or need to assemble the sandwich quickly, I will spray baste.

Just tried Sullivan's spray baste and WOW that was nice to use. I had previously tried the Dritz spray baste. It worked ok for the first quilt, but when I went to use it 6 months later for another quilt, it didn't work at all, even though the nozzle was clear. I don't own stock in either of these products. Though you might like the feedback.

Good luck!

I spray baste, using my bed (with an old sheet underneath to catch overspray) as the table. The only time I use the floor is when the quilt is just too big for my king sized bed and then I recruit the assistance of my DD whose knees are in better shape than mine! One time with the basting spray was all it took to convince me that I will never pin again. There is some smell, but with good ventilation I have no problems.

I do the same thing. I have a folding metal table that, when I am done, I fold and put back out on the porch behind a bench. Works like a charm. It is long, doesn't scratch the wooden table, easy to slide back and forth, and like auntpiggylpn
says, start from the center out. Just finished doing that!!!!! Edie

I spray baste by pinning on a wall:

http://youtu.be/nwV8tUkhxUM

For machine quilting I spray baste. For hand quilting I would pin over a table, takes a bit longer but worth it. or if you have access to several large tables (library, or other public venue) you can usually get permission to pin a quilt there.

When I have sheets and blankets off the bed for laundering I lay out my backing and sandwich the quilt and pin it. Works for me.

I would love to use this technique but I have a hard time believing it is really safe to do indoors - which is the only option I have.

I have used ping-pong tables at church too. I also have pushed together two tables, those 8 foot folding tables used in churches, banquet halls and the like and use them for larger quilts. I understand. It is getting less and less easy for crawl around on the floor and even harder to get up off of the floor. Where did youth disapear to?

That's the technique I use, too, except I pin instead of thread baste.