Originally Posted by Shadow Dancer
I've done it both ways, if I'm using satin stitch around my appliqué I do it on the top alone first, then stitch around it once the quilt is sandwiched. If I am doing a buttonhole/blanket stitch around my appliqué, I do that when the quilt is sandwiched and it is part of the quilting. :)
Shadow, what a super idea, I never thought to leave this applique stitch until it is all layered up, thats clever!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Karla, I have done quite alot of applique, and I use various stitches to edge it including the blanket stitch, like you are going to use,infact I have just started another project and I never use stabliser if I use steam a seam, it gives enough stiffness without any puckering. :D