I have started to baste with long straight pins. It's fast and so much easier. I bought a package of these:
http://www.pinmoor.com/ (watch the video)
then ordered several more packages. They stay on the pins and do not come off until I take them off.

I plan on trying spray basting for the first time. I saw the 505 brand mentioned, is there any other suggestions in case I can't find that brand.

Pins for me, the curved ones

June Taylor brand works for me and I think it's cheaper than the 505

I always use the safety pins. I use the 505 spray for my machine embroidery and it has little smell. But still would not want to spray a lot for a big quilt in an inclosed area.

I only use the basting spray on very very small things like potholders, placemats and small wall hangings. It didn't hold well at all on a couple of baby quilts I tried it on before I got my Fun Quilter.

I use both. I spray and then I don't have to pin as much. Last summer, I sprayed a queen size stairway to heaven and used less than 30 pins. It lasted very well. Never gummed up my needle and the quilt was just as soft after I washed it than if I hadn't used the spray at all.

I don't pin at all on smaller projects.

I have been using the spray I get at JoAnn's, because I can buy it with a coupon. I love it! I used it on a queen size quilt, but did pin the edges to keep them in place. Nothing shifted, no wrinkles on the back. It works great! Now I use it on everything; I will NEVER go back to pinning the entire quilt (which I hated doing)!

I agree. I spray and then pin. the spray just helps hold stuff together until the pins get in. In small projects, like an placemat, maybe, spraying might be all you need.

As the minister said, "Lets us Spray!" I always spray, no matter what the project. Take it outside, and then spray LIGHTLY. I do give the edges a little extra, just for good measure. I have never had a problem of any kind.