have you given any thought to the new featherlite from heat-n-bond? super light, but still gives you the paper backing if you need it!

I used steam a seam lite and it was great. You can't tell there is anything under the design.

Steam a seam Lt. with Button hole stitch.

Here's one with a silhouette I did a while ago. I used Wonder Under805. It was a little stiffer than I would like but it has been washed and held up really well. Just remember to mirror image your silhoutte.

I am making bed quilts so looking for something a little bit softer.

I have had very bad experiences with heat and bond and batiks. There is some kind of reaction between the two and the heat and bond shows thru onto the batiks. I thought at first it was a reaction with the residual chemicals in the batiks and the heat and bond.. but washed the batiks first and still had the "reaction". I ruined a piece using heat and bond on just the perimeter of the applique , you could cleary see every place the heat and bond was once it was ironed into place. This did not show up immediately .. but it was still very obvious that is was there. I did everything I knew to try to get it out , and thought everytime I had gotten it... but then would iron the piece to smooth it out and there it was again. A very expensive lesson on alot of batiks and the hours of effort gone.

I am delighted to see this topic. I come to quilting from a background with extensive hand applique and am realizing that I need to learn from experts on this topic. Thank you all.

I have had nothing but bad luck with heat and bond/light.....I now use Steam-a-Seam and so far am happy with it! I used to use Wonder Under, but my LQS does not handle it. I always liked the WU