HI, I came across a new method for machine applique recently. I cut out the shape on paper and place it on a square of fabric . The appliques square fabric is right side up. I place this on the block right side up and sew a straight stitch around the paper, sandwiching the applique shape to the block. Then I cut away the excess fabric all the way around the applique shape. Last I do a blanket stitch or whatever stitch you like around the applique. I made a Bible cover and trapuntoed the applique dove. It came out really nice. Don't have a camera to send a pic. Hope my directions made a little sense. Grace