I just finished my first appliqué quilt. After fusing a section, I did a blanket stitch around each piece with a matching color thread. After making the quilt sandwich, I used an invisible thread in the needle to sew around each piece to make the piece stand out. This was my first appliqué quilt and I am no expert; but I was very pleased with the results. I am eager to read what others write so I will know what to do on my next quilt.