Inkedflamingo welcome to the group! I am so thankful that you brought this topic up. Your quilt is going to be over the moon adorable! I've never done applique on a machine & have a quilt top to do. The info you Members all gave is very much appreciated by me. So Thanks for answering this topic. I would have probably ruined my top because I had no clue about using a stabilizer. Good luck with that adorable Cupcake quilt! Love it!