I am converted to basting spray. I used to do pins but the spray works soooo well! Just be sure and shake it up for the full 2 minutes and keep it about a foot above the piece you are spraying............in other words...........be sure to follow the simple directions. Sure saves a lot of time. I use an old sheet underneath to catch the overspray as it can gum things up.

I wish I could remember where I read it, because there was a comparison of sprays and what they did to the fabric. Some of the cheaper sprays can actually yellow the fabric if not washed out soon after application. I believe the article said that the Sulky brand was the best.

I love using the spray for wall hangings or table runners. Haaven't had any problem with it not washing out, as I usually always wash my finished project. Just like the looks after the cotton batting shrinks a little. :0) Gives it the 'old quilt' look.

Love the spray basting-hold about 6 inches from fabric and
spray lightly , then smooth out onto your backing---do away with all the pinning .Much faster and neat .
Cleo

Well, I am a fairly new quilter. I have hand basted, used the pins and used the 505 spray.
The hand basting takes forever, the pins I didn't like at all, but basting with the 505 glue spray was absolutely perfect. I will never again hand baste or use the pins.
Try the 505, you'll like it!

I have used both. I found a u-tube that uses basting method with thread. Just google "how to baste a quilt." I used this method for the first time on the piece I am working on now. I really like this a lot better than pins or spray. I am hand quilting and not machine quilting. However she states that this can be used for either method of quilting.

The first time I used the spray, I think I sprayed it on too thick. It seemed to mess up my needle. The second time I used it, I sprayed it lighter and it seemed to work fine. I don't use it if I don't have to, but when I do, it works. Unlike pins, you can sew over it and I have a hard time remembering to remove pins until I have broken my needle and messed up my machine.

I love the spray. I use it all thr time and find that I don't have tp pin.

I love the spray. I use it all thr time and find that I don't have tp pin.

I use basting spray all of the time. I generally buy the cheapest one on the market and have never had a problem. The only precautions I make: Spray in a well - ventilated area, protect the area surrounding the quilt (I generally use paper), wear a mask and don't start quilting until 24 hours after you have put the sandwich together. That way, the glue does not gum up anything. I generally do a few long basting lines across the quilt and down the quilt before I start to quilt, just to make sure everything stays square. They are easily pulled - out before I put the binding on.
p.s. It is best to use cotton or wool batting, as I think that the spray could tend to melt the synthetic stuff. You should spray on the fabric and not the batting if you are using the synthetic variety.