Originally Posted by AndiR
One method I've seen is to use starch instead of glue stick. You can use spray starch, spray some in the can lid, and use a small paintbrush to paint the starch on the seam allowance. Then iron it dry. Now pull out the freezer paper and the starched edge is nice and crisp and ready to be appliqued to the background.
When I do this method, I usually make a double layer of freezer paper. (Just iron the two layers together.) The single layer is a bit too thin to hold up to the wetness of the starch. I think this is the method that Sharon Schamber uses.
I use the sizing or starch method as described as well, only I use heat resistant templates instead of freezer paper..pressing the starched seam allowances over the template cause them to harden making it easy to pull the template out and the piece is all turned under and ready to applique.
I am using this method to make my Affairs of The Heart Quilt with the group on this board, it is time consuming, but I am happy with the results.