I remember a thread from last year (which I sort of hijacked with questions) where the OP recommended lots of starch and Heat and Bond fusible. I think she showed her sample of Halloween motifs.
My project got put to the side so I haven't followed up.
Let me see if I can find it....
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t136830.html
Elizabethann also included additional information on the Cricut settings she used.