I use glue for applique and also putting bindings on. It is great for bindings because I machine sew the front, turn, glue and press and hand sew the back edge down. It stays perfectly in place until finished and washed. It allows me to sit with the quilt across my lap and not get jabbed and also not have to worry about getting my fingers raked by the pins. Since discovering this method I haven't used pins again. Ann in TN