Hello:
A "few" years back in a needle turn applique class the instructor suggested the following.
Draw the pattern on the freezer paper, trim. Place the pattern piece dull side down on the back of the fabric. One could use a bit of washable glue or one pin to hold it in place. Trim, leaving 1/4 inch around the design. Then using the small iron turn the edge up over the shinny side of the freezer paper. It will stick to the shinny side. Cool a bit and remove paper. She had made untold number of applique quilts and there were others that used this method. Applique turned out to not be my favorite thing.