I just did a dresden plate quilt that had the plate appliqued on. I used freezer paper as a stabilizer on the back of the base square and used polyester clear thread top and bottom with the applique stitch. I placed my fingernail on the stitches to stabilize them and ripped the freezer paper off after stitching. Was great and a lot less expensive than tear away stabilizer. I also use it as a pattern--2-3 layers ironed together for smaller pieces, iron it on to the fabric for the applique, cut the fabric a quarter or 3/8 inch away and use liquid starch or a sizing with a paint brush on the edges and press them over the paper. This makes a nice applique. Remove the paper,then use the freezer paper again to stabilize the backing as you machine stitch the different appliques you have just made. I always keep 2-3 rolls on hand.--Love the stuff.