I only buy Elmers or Aileens glue sticks. I stocked up on Elmers's Glue sticks at the back to school sale at Walmart. .10 a stick. I vacuumed sealed them so they won't dry out for years. I use glue sticks more then pins. Tuesday Morning store had Aileen's super size glue stick for .99. I use that for holding batting in place. Aileens has a little more sticking power.