You could quilt maybe a little inside the applique like around the edges but leave the rest. That would help it to lay down a little more but the applique would still stand out.
Originally Posted by
Juztme
Here is a link to the pattern. It measures 60 x 43 and is going to be a wall hanging.
http://4and6designs.com/summer-blooms/
It seems like if I quilt after I've appliqued, it would make the flowers 'pop'. If I quilt first with some all over simple quilting, then the background would be more sable for all the stitching on the applique. I just haven't done applique to know what is best.