Thanks for all of your input. I agree I will need to stitch around the edge of the edge of the applique. As far as the inside, no I was not going to cut any other fabric. I was just thinking I would draw the inside design on with pencil or washable marker and then sew using a heavy stitch (my machine has a few that I think may work) and just do lines. But I have never seen anyone do that... so I am concerned that it may not look so good