Open toe or clear foot for sure.

Use an open toed foot but go very slowly. It took me time to practice on a scrap piece of fabric before I tried it on my project.

Thanks for all the info guys...I'm gonna try my hand at this one day! :D

ditto.

I just did a piece yesterday and the difference from when I started and when I finished was amazing. Practice, Practice, Practice!

I do lots of applique. An open toe foot is a must. Then, time and practice. In the meantime, don't be too picky. Your stitching will improve over time.

Thanks so much for all the advice about appliqueing on my butterfly quilt. I have been practising your recommended method with an open toe. Never thought of that. What a difference. I kept the feed dogs up and I think I am going to start making the real appliques after a little more practise. Once again, thanks so much to you who are much more experienced than myself!!!! Pauline

either a clear foot, or an open toe foot so you can see where you are going is what is needed to make it easier to applique...have fun!

So happy to hear this is working better for you :D
Some pieces require you to stop more often, needle down, lift the presser foot, turn, and sew.
Some pieces you can just sew and turn at the same time...

The more you do it, it will become second nature for you :D:D:D

If you really enjoy the raw edge applique, invest in the open toe foot for your machine. It will be worth it and much less frustration.

I think the key to learning anything new is PRACTICE! The time spent practicing is well worth it!!