Originally Posted by stefanib123

I've done hand applique with the traditional needle turn for quite a while. I've always loved it, but it takes so long, I've been trying to learn machine applique, different methods, etc.

So, I tried doing the freezer paper method and I didn't like it. It just seemed to me like its much easier to just do the regular needle turn than fooling with all that.

Is it just me, or am I doing something wrong?

I am pinning the freezer paper side to the cut out applique, then ironing the seam allowance to the freezer paper, and using the blind stitch to hand stitch it down, leaving a inch or so undone so I can then pull the paper out.

It just seems like too many "extra" steps. I can do the regular needle tuck method faster.