Ethel, here is my current applique project.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/20510.page
I use steam=a-seam2 to fuse the fabric and then do the embroidery stitch around the piece. This sample is done by hand, but another quilt (wish I had taken a picture) is done all by machine using a blanket stitch.
@sajackson
thanks for the tip about starching the strip for use in the bias-puller. I was never able to use it and struggle with the bars.