<what is this spray, i'm new> There are several different brands of Quilt Basting Spray. Some seem to have more fumes when spraying than others, but all seem to work equally well for basting a quilt. I gave up pinning my quilts long ago in favor of the spray. Ask at your local quilt shop, and Joanns and Michaels Crafts also sell it. I can't imagine quilting without it. Its a bit pricey but a can lasts a long time and you can use a Joanns coupon at Joanns or Michaels. One thing I learned the hard way... It says in the directions.. but I didn't pay attention when I should have... LOL "Place newspapers on the table around the edges of your quilt so any adhesive does not drift down and make your table sticky." I was in a hurry and then spent twice the time I saved when I had to go back and clean my table using soft scrub! Also since you say you are a newbie I will remind you to be sure to use your walking foot so all the layers pass thru the sewing machine at the same time and avoid puckers. Another tip is before you tackle your big quilt, make a little quilt like maybe 36x36 and practice. It will save you grief later! Ask me how I know! ;o) Good Luck.