I hand applique. I draw my pattern on the non iron side of iron on fusible interfacing. I then place it with the iron on side to the right side of the fabric and sew around the drawn line. I cut out both layers with a 1/4 " seam allowance, and clip my curves and cut off the excess at the points. I then cut a slit in the fusible, and turn the piece right side out. I then set it with the iron where I want to sew it onto my background, and then hand applique it down.