I've only done raw edge applique on a couple quilts & table toppers. I will draw or trace my applique on my HeatnBond (paper side), iron my HeatnBond (or whatever brand you are using) to the back of my fabric and then cut out my applique. I peel the paper off & fuse it by pressing with my iron to its place on the quilt top, then use my machine's blanket stitch around the applique. When finished with all the applique I sandwich my quilt & then quilt. Don't know if my method is the correct way, but it's how I do it.