I use the same pencils as LaceLady. But when it comes to the actual sewing, I'm kinda lazy. I use the freezer paper, iron it on the right side of the fabric, trim to within 1/4". I use little tiny pins made for appliqueing and pin them onto the base fabric. I then use a toothpick and make the fabric turn under...I keep the toothpick in my mouth and the dampness makes it grab the fabric and I turn under about 1/4"-1/2" at a time, according to the cutout. It takes practice, practice, practice to do any appliqueing.