I used it a lot when I was doing QAYG. Haven't used it for piecing, but makes sense to use it on critical points or intersections, so I may go back to it. I have the metal applicator tip on an Elmer's glue bottle. It gets clogged with dried glue and I have to spend time cleaning it every time. Is an applique pin different than a regular pin? Putting a regular pin in the applicator tip ends up rusted. Any one else have any clever ideas to "close" the applicator tip and avoid drying?