Originally Posted by PatriceJ
you can also simply use the wonder under - or other fusing product - to "glue" the pieces to the background without turning the edges under. do a zig-zag, blanket stitch, satin stitch or any other decorative stitch around the edges of each piece to secure them permanently and prevent fraying.
If you are going to use this, make sure you get the kind you can sew. If you don't get the sewable kind, it will gum up your needle and machine! MESSY!
Some ppl do use a glue stick. Just a regular glue stick. It will hold the fabric in place while you stitch...I saw it done on Alex Anderson's show once.