I prefer to use the light weight fusible interfacing. Put the glue side towards the right side of your fabric, draw your shape onto the back side of the fabric, stitch around the pieces, cut a small slit in the interfacing and then when you flip it the glue side will be towards the back and press them on your block or surface, then machine or hand applique them down. I use the skinny steam-a-seam for my binding too. No pins to stick you when you are hand stitching in down. Happy Stitchin' crafty_linda_b