Originally Posted by morelcabin

I am assuming that you are doing raw edge applique that was applied with steam a seam or glue, with freezer paper ironed onto the back of the 'backing' for the applique right? Yes, you can leave the little bit of freezer paper between the zigs and the zags Just tear away everything else...and be careful to tear away from the stitching, not up, or you may find you loosen the threads. I do it this way all the time, for years now and have never had any issues with it.