I know what you mean. I took an applique class recently and one of the things on our list of supplies was a glue stick. I am brand new to quilting and couldn't imagine WHAT we needed a glue stick for. They didn't ask up to bring paper that I imagined we would need to possible glue patterns together....LOL....Low and behold, I was floored when I found out we were glueing the stems to our fabric before stitching to keep them in place....so cool! ! ! I would have never imagined doing that......and it worked!
Also it works well for seaming two pieces together
Originally Posted by mtspools
I love the elmers washaway school glue,use it all the time for them mug rug bindings. Just put little dabs along edge fold binding over and iron dry. Sew it down and and wash works wonders when holding binding in place.