Thank you all for the feedback. I think I'll try the HeatnBond lite and doubling up on the white just to keep it flat and smooth.
The background/red fabric was delivered yesterday. I'll go purchase fusible & the satin fabrics tomorrow, then plan to spend Friday and most of the weekend fusing, cutting, hand gluing ~ and maybe even get to the satin stitching stage. MAYBE!
Wahoo - I haven't had any sewing projects going this summer - It's time to get back in the saddle!
Thanks again for sharing your wisdom!
Donna Mc