Oh my, thank you all for your input. It's soothing to hear how you all do this particular part of quilting. I've tried all of the ways to baste except "baste by check". I haven't heard about that one. LavenderBlue, its good to hear that you actually like to pin. I'm thinking of school glue this time around. I haven't had much experience with the process but maybe it would be fun to try. Fun is the key word. Mind set needs to change and think of this as a fun process!!
Thanks again for your comments. And yes, it's been fun to read them.