A LQS sent a newsletter out not long ago with a link to a tutorial for a different method of hand applique where you don't have to use freezer paper or anyting like that. It looks right up my alley. Here's the link for anyone interested.

http://sentimentalstitches.net/instr...hand-applique/

Thanks, I have been working on learning applique techniques and the back basting method is something I want to try. I've only done the freezer paper way, but with back basting you get to the sewing part sooner.

Thanks for sending this. I'm trying to improve my hand applique and this will really help.

Great tute ... thanks for posting :-)

This is worth trying. thanx

thank you. Interesting new technique I will have to try.

Thanks for posting, that was a great, clear illustration of what to do! I've watched a few you tube videos trying to figure applique out and got only more confused, now I think I understand how it works!

That is a great idea. I am going to try it on my next applique block.

Thank you.

This looks like a great technique. I'm going to bookmark this page since it will a little while before I can start a new project. Thanks!