And I like the freezer paper on the back method combined with needle turn because I like the extra stability the freezer paper gives me when turning the seam allowance under. When I need to reverse the pattern I trace it then put the tracing on my light box upside down. I cut my background fabric after the applique is done to remove the freezer paper. I am by no means an expert at applique. I have only started dipping my toes in so have only done fairly simple shapes. I am eons away from the expertise of a Baltimore album type quilt or LBB.
I decided I like this way after trying a couple of methods (but I haven't tried back basting yet). I am still waiting to try my Appliquick which is a method of preparing the applique shapes in advance.