I started using glue sticks just a few weeks ago. I didn't have a walking foot and the glue stick worked great on a flannel quilt-as-you-go quilt I was working on. I was in Big Lots and looked in their school supply section - 15 glue sticks for TWO dollars! They were small and a no-name brand, but FIFTEEN sticks!
And thanks to Maggiemay who said you can use Elmer's on batting to baste for quilting. I had been wondering about that, I'm about to try FMQing a baby quilt and will try that.
Tate