Beverly, If the dryer sheets are the right size I think you could use them just fine - on the other hand....with this block, size doesn't matter so much, you could make the block 7", 6" or 5" just as long as you trim all the blocks to the same size. Start your block with your foundation 1" larger than what size you want it to end up being. I do not know whether the color catcher sheets would work as a foundation or not. Sorry. Teresa

Red, I use several things, there is a glue at Walmart in a tube in crafts called "liquid stitch" works well, E6000 also good. When I glue appliques or embroidery down I use them but I also use invisable thread to tack the edges with a zigzag stitch. Below is a link to Joggles, that list all the types of glues avaliable. The site is for Art quilters, doll makers, etc. Here is a link that might be useful: Joggles glues avaliable

well, found a polyester charmeuse for $4 a yard that I can use for the main section. And there are two choices for the sparkly part: a silvery organza ($4/yd) over the charmeuse (total, $8 /yd) or I there's a poly brocade w/ silver flowers, $8 or $10/yd, depending how much I buy. I may have to bring DD on Saturday morning to make the final decision.

This isn't anything I've done before so I'm just guessing here so try at your own risk, lol! I might would try using a blow dryer or an iron to soften the adhesive and try to scratch it off. If trying the iron, I'd just hold the iron (with steam OFF since taffeta water marks) slightly above the fabric. Or use steam realizing that you may have to pay to have them cleaned after removing the glue. Also doing a google search I found where someone successfully used Carbona Stain Devils #1 Chewing Gum & Glue remover. Link: http://yedda.com/questions/remove_glue_5041516710947/ But once again, you may need to have them cleaned afterwards. I sometimes sew and don't use fabric glue or the iron on seam tape adhesives for the same reason you have run into...it removes flexibility to change/alter later. And yes, I'd think that a professional seamstress wouldn't use such time saving tactics. Maybe you can call your seamstress or a drapery/interior decorator business and ask them how to safely remove fabric glue. If you find a solution please let us know!