Problem: Fusible applique
I'm working on a story quilt with fusible applique. I have a few questions about the process.
1. If I never plan to wash the quilt, do I HAVE to sew the fused pieces down?
2. If I don't sew them down, what problems do you think I might have in the future? Does fusible ever stop "sticking"? If it were to travel, would there be problems?
3. I have a few layers of fused pieces (3-4 layers) in some spots, so it's very stiff and thick. I don't mind the stiffness, because i expected that, I just wonder how I should handle the thickness when it comes to [maybe] sewing the pieces down and quilting the quilt.
Thanks