Applique advice needed
I am 'trying' to make a special quilt for the community volunteer fire companys in our town.( for a benefit auction) My idea was,the praying fireman silouette in the center , with 6 pairs of boots surrounding representing the 6 companys. My 'plan' calls for the fireman to be 21" x14" & the surrounding boots 10" x12"..problem is I'm a 'young' quilter (in experience NOT age!!) & my practice piece is all puckered & I don't know the best way to do such large appliques...I have my 'practice piece' attached so you can better see...SO, what is the best method for Large appliques?? Thank you so much ahead of time for your advice.