Originally Posted by
Scissor Queen
Blanket stitch, zig-zag or satin stitch finishes the edge of the applique.
I guess I would disagree with this. A tight satin stitch will finish the edge, but a blanket stitch or a loose zig zag on an unturned applique will still leave threads showing, and to me, that is raw edge still unless the ends are turned under.
But thank you for explaining how it is viewed by others.
(I also appreciate the notion of sewing inside the applique shape, purposefully leaving the edges to fray. That makes sense too.