I use a lite weight fuseable, to all my appliques, Applique right side down on unshiny side of fuseable, stitch 1/4 " around, all the way around applique piece, make a slit in the fuseable center and turn the piece right side out. Makes all edges neat, and the sticky side, (shiny side of the fuseable is ready and you just press the applique in place, and the sticky holds it. Works on big and small appliques very well. Then choose the stitch you want to make it permanent.