Interfacing on Back of Applique Quilt Top??
I am working on machine quilting my first quilt- a reproduction of an old red/green quilt from the 1850s. I've learned so much on this first quilt!
However, despite my best efforts, the fabric has some minor ripples and the rather large appliques have "extra" material compared to the quilted areas. None of it is too much of an issue- this first quilt of mine combines numerous methods and different results.
What I am wondering is if a lightweight fusible interfacing is ever used on the back of the quilt top prior to quilting to stabilize and prevent shifting? I did starch the quilt top before quilting. I searched here and the internet and did not see this is use anywhere. Has anyone heard of this? I figured there's a reason this wouldn't work, or at least for what I had in mind.
Thanks for your ideas and advice!