Oh, I almost forgot - sometimes instead of fusible, I'll use washable glue to hold the piece down, especially if it's a larger piece, and then I'll stitch it. If it's large, or a pale color on top of a dark color, I'll carefully and gently pull the 2 pieces apart and cut the back away from the applique. That way the quilt doesn't get too bulky and the dark fabrics don't show through the lighter fabrics.