Originally Posted by J.M.
I have just started with needle turn applique, but the one thing I do not understand is that I often see people cutting out the fabric from behind the applique; even with the small parts. Now, if you were to quilt through your applique, I could understand - one less fabric layer to get through - but since most people quilt around their applique, why would you do that? Am I missing something?
The only reason I can see doing it, is when you have used papers & have to remove them. Otherwise, I seen no reason to do it, why bother, right!