I love to applique. I have tried fusing but don't like it! It doesn't look like applique...it just looks like a piece "stuck" on there, which it is. It also doesn't "feel" good! I love making crazy quilts, so I do everything until I get to the appliques and keep saving squares, until I want to sit down and watch a movie or something, then I do the appliques. I think hand applique looks more finished. I do have problems with points!!....no matter how often I sit and have someone show me. I'll get it eventually! LOL