OMG.... this post has got me scared... I stared a dresden plate for a good friend that is having her knee replaced next week.... so far the plates had been fast and easy to do.. they seem to lay nice and flat on the ironing board... I'll be following this post .. incase I have the same trouble!!!!
I freq use elmers glue stick for applique and to tack things down... I see it in this projects future too..
Good luck and wish me the same!!