have found using a ajustable zipper foot or a narrow 1'4 inch foot allows me to better se and manuver the applique. Use a medium width zigzag on a fine length setting. This gives it a clean look and locks in any frays. Stay away from the widest zigzag as it begins to look sloppy very easily and is harder to sew over in correction or adding depth.

That is how I applique also.

i use an applique foot which has a clear front and use satinstitch for stitchin

I always use stabilizer when I applique and it is not sandwiched

The way I do it-is go slow. Slow is the key. This works for me.

Question interfacing on the back of the applique?

and raw edge? Why the interfacing?

And you said you are trying to do the blanket stitch?

Do you have a picture? Cause usualy if you use the featherweight interfacing. You sew around the shape RST and slit the interfacing and turn then you iron it to the blk or ?

The open toe foot is a must for appllique.

and to get a nice edge are you using a stablizer of somekind behind the fabric you are putting the applique on?

I guess I have more question than an answer without seeing what you are doing.

Any question, PM please.

ConnieF

And use a tear away stabilizer (that is commonly used for machine embroidery) under the area, and it's a bit easier to stitch.

This may sound strange but I talk to the stitches "front, back, front, in, out; front, back, front, in, out. Then I know where my needles is going when I get to a turn or something. Hope that makes sense.

it sure makes sense to me. I talk to my stitches all the time