I've used the freezer paper method to applique but I've been thinking about trying the "back basting" method. Here is a short tutorial about it:
http://www.allaboutapplique.net/2008...hand-applique/
It looks pretty easy.
ETA: Here's another:
http://sentimentalstitches.net/instr...hand-applique/
Last edited by cabbagepatchkid; 08-18-2012 at 06:57 PM.