Chicca

No the glue did not transfer to my needle. When I pressed it with the iron, it dries the glue within a few seconds. Of course, with this project I only used just a tiny drop of glue at each seam....laid the next row on top, taking time to match seams and pressing as I went along. I would say that each row took about a half minute to a minute to prepare, iron and then instantly took to machine and sewed the seam. With Elmers Washable School Glue, I have not had any problems with it washing out and never had a discoloration on any fabric. I wait until the whole project is completed and then wash. I have never in other projects seen any evidence, or even felt stiff....so assume it washes out fabulously. Hopefully, I have answered all of your questions. If not, post again and ask away; I will do my best to answer your questions with what I have experienced and hopefully others will respond as well.