Originally Posted by dgreen
I didn't use stabilizer...what is that? Do you put it under the appliqued piece or the backing? I also had difficulty getting narrow pieces to stay put, as the needle would push it to the side. Pins didn't quite keep things still.
try glue. plain old Elmers school glue. it holds those pesky little pieces in place. there are all kinds of stabilizers out there. different strokes for different folks (situations). narrower stitch width for smaller, thinner pieces. you can use a blind stitch, blanket stitch, or small zig-zag. you can also use fusible on each piece, then stitch around. use the lightest weight you can buy. easiest for beginners.