Originally Posted by Patti Mahoney

Wow, you ladies are great. Thanks so much for the tips. I like the idea of pulling the freezer out before the last few stitches are placed. I just signed up for a class on applique and I am told that the instructor uses the freezer paper method. I am making a paper pieced hexagon hand stitched quilt now and although the paper is only tacked into place, it's going to be a job taking them all out. I like the idea that I can take the freezer paper out as I go along. Great ideas! Thanks again.