Originally Posted by maggiek

I found that drawing the pattern on wash away applique stabilizer works best for me. It irons on to the back of the fabric so the pattern has to be reversed. Cut the fabric about 3/8" bigger than the stabilizer. Then just pin in to the background and turn under fabric as you go. The wash away is heavy so it gives a nice crisp edge to work with the turn unders. Then when the piece is done, wash and the stabilizer dissolves, leaving a bit of fluff under the appliqué, sort of like trapunto. Easiest needle turn method I have found and I think I've tried them all :-)