I mainly use it full strength to add my binding onto the quilt before stitching it down. I have the small tip so I can control how much comes out. I also use it when I don't want to use pins but need to have my seams match up perfectly or as perfectly as possible. I try to add the glue to the seam area so I'm not stitching thru the glue. All my quilts are gifts to others so the quilt is washed before I hand it out.