Ploshkin is correct, I do use the board method and find it far, far superior to using noodles. The boards are rigid and help control everything and I have then basted with either pins, thread, or basting spray....I prefer the pins but will use spray if it is just a small project. Sharon Schamber has an excellent tutorial on board basting...she just talks a bit too much but it's worth watching.
I just realised my subscription for here as expired...I have just this moment "paid up" and once it is processed by Im I will post some photos of my board basting.