I have used it for many years, way before it became the thing to do and have never had a problem. The first time I used glue stick was at a retreat doing a memorybquilt from my grandsons outgrown clothing. Due to the variety of fabric types I could not get the seams right so out of pure frustration I used my glue stick. The reaction of some of the others was disbelief until after I got a few perfect rows done, then I was nicknamed the glue stick lady and use it in many different ways on my projects. Never had a problem with it washing out no matter how much was used in any one spot. I have used elmers and off brands but elmers sticks the best but again no problems with any of them I say go for it.