I agree with lin,,,, I applique alot, and I always applique the piece on the quilt top, then sandwich, I use fuseable for almost all appliques, Much easier to turn in the edge of the applique and not as thick. Sometimes the fuseable dosen't grip as well, mainly due to over heating, But yet areas will stick well enough to machine attache, by zig-zag, satin stich or applique stitch. If all else fails how about by hand?