Traditional needleturn is my favorite. There is a method similar to Feline Fanatic which starts out with 2-3 layers of freezer paper ironed together, draw pattern (reversed)[pattern can be used over and over], iron to back of fabric, 1/4-1/8 seam allowance added, then using starch turn edges over freezer paper and press dry. Remove paper and dot fabric glue on back and place on background. Stitch like regular needleturn.

....and if you choose you can machine appliqué using invisible thread and a tiny blind hem stitch.......

:) I love using Eleanor Burns's method of using interfacing and turning the applique and then sewing the thingy down by hand -- I use it for medium and large sized appliques

I enjoy handwork and do the needle turn applique. I also do machine applique. My favorite way is using EB's technique using non woven fusible interfacing and then applique with the blanket stitch.

Needleturn for me.

I like the button hole stitch on my machine, especially if it is for a child or I expect it to be washed frequently. Probably a bit more sturdy than hand applique. If it is for a display quilt, nothing can beat the look of hand applique methods.

I usually use back basting applique. I'm sure there is a tutorial on this board or youtube, but it holds the piece to be appliqued and gives you a very pretty hand appliqued look.

Susan

Use several layers of freezer paper to make a template and the use the starch method to prep your appliqué . Then you don't have to remove the freezer paper. Love this method. Takes a little more prep but worth it. Then use needle turn.

machine with buttonhole stitch

I posted "easy Applique tutorial I promised" here on the board, just for those of us who just can't get the hang of needle turn applique. Eleanor Burns has a method for using interfacing that works pretty good with larger appliqués too!