As a new quilter, I also had the same problem. I experimented with the basting spray and I have not gone back to pin basting. I NEVER had wrinkles on the back of my work again. I use the basting spray from JoAnns, Spray-n-Bond. It is about $16 a can but I get it when I have a 50% off coupon and I can do at least 3 - 4 large throw sized quilts. (I have learned that you don't need to spray as much as one would think to do the trick.) The spray does not gum up my needle and does not have the hated strong chemical smell. I would suggest giving it a try. Tape down your backing, then layer using the spray baste on each layer. Perfect work every time. Often the question is asked if you leave the quilt for a span of time will it still hold the layers together. Yes! And it washes out like a dream when the quilt gets its first bath.
Last edited by WMUTeach; 07-20-2018 at 04:54 AM.