Eleanor burns' applique method
I'm curious about an applique method I've seen Eleanor Burns do, and you may not be able to follow what I'm saying unless you've seen it too.
Sometimes she uses the method I'm familiar with where she irons on fusible transfer which is then removed to iron the applique to the quilt. But other times she places the adhesive side against the right side of the fabric and stitches the two together, following the outline of the finished applique, and leaving a small opening. She then turns the piece inside out and irons the double-layer applique to the quilt.
My question is: why does she do it this way? Is there an advantage I'm not seeing? I'd think it would be difficult to be sure the edge of the fusible transfer is tucked beneath the applique so it doesn't show. I've seen her do this several times but without an explanation. I'd appreciate your insight.