I use the glue sticks on the binding....sew first side, flip, spread glue and press binding down exactly where I want it, then iron. It holds the binding perfectly until sewn (I sew entire binding process by machine). I might get a bit messy on the quilt, but since I always wash after binding is done, it always washes out. I've also tried the liquid glue on the bindings, but like the sticks much better - I can zip that glue stick across the quilt so much faster than liquid and it requires less ironing time. But, this is just my honest opinion.