Originally Posted by
Peckish
Regarding the class that recommended putting something under the applique pieces - I've done that when my applique is a lighter color than the background and I'm not planning on cutting away the dark background. It's done so you don't see the dark background showing through the lighter applique.
This class recommended putting the stablizer on the back of the background fabric, not between the applique piece and the front of the background fabric. (Although, your suggestion is brilliant for a light piece on a dark background! Thank you!!!) Putting it behind the applique pieces is what had me wondering why it couldn't be put on the whole back of the background fabric. I've never tried this before, and I wonder how the background fabric can remain stable without being stretched out by putting the applique pieces on it.