I haven't use that, but I do draw my own designs and trace it onto tracing paper, roll it onto the border and viola'....works great!
I don't know about just sticking anything down, I would think you would want to carefully pin it in place so the design comes out perfectly. As far as sewing on top of the design, its really easy...just go slow and smoothly to start with and you'll be flying along before you know it!