I admire anyone who can do the glue thing. i tried it and was careful not to get globs of glue, but my machine just didn't like it. When I use the glue stick, it pulls on the fabric and I worry about stitching. So to those of you who have success with glue...I give you kudos. After teaching 2nd grade for years, glue is one thing I know, but not so much with fabric. Maybe one day....