Hello, I have done many many raw edge applique quilts. They make an "Applique Sheet" that you can lightly fuse
your pieces together before you fuse it all together. You put your pattern underneath the sheet an lay your fabric pieces on top. I have also used a sheet of light plastic (I bought mine in the craft section at Walmart) and traced
the entire pattern and layed that over the fabric to help me place the fused pieces. I love doing these. If you find
that you like this process, go to Pineneedles.com. She has many many wonderful patterns. Hope you have fun and good luck!!!!!