mojo11

I use a 3/16" turn under to do needle turn applique. I love it.

MimiBug123

I sew my appliques to a used dryer sheet or a piece of thin interfacing, cut a slit in the back of the back, turn it, press it and it's ready to stitch down. I can cut it really close to the seam line and it lays beautifully on the background fabric. This works especially well if you are layering pieces as it is so think and doesn't add any extra bulk.

ube quilting

This is a really cool idea. You should make a tutorial for this.
peace

dash2000lbs

Good information ... I am new to appliqué ..

MartiMorga

I have to admit that these are all great ideas. I have only tried 1 block of applique using the sewing thin interfacing, etc. Doesn't work well if the piece has a fine/thin area. Need to try needle turning. Also want to try reverse appliquing, which I suppose would be similar to raw edge.

dlf0122quilting

When I do needle turn, I use a bent beading long handle tweezer the fold the edges under, hold the turned under piece in place with my non quilting hand and stitch away. It works awesome for very fine stemwork and leaf points as well. I also use the freezer paper method sometimes too. I just do not care for all the prep with the starch, etc. You can also have used the freezer paper templates with shiny side up on back of fabric, cut fabric slightly larger and press edges to freezer paper. It works best for me if I put a pin in the center of the piece to hold it in place while I press the edges down.

wingrider

In looking for a way to have neater looking applique, I came across this tutorial. Have tried it and it turned out very good. Some of you have already mentioned this method of back basting but thought the pictures may add to any directions already given.

http://www.allaboutapplique.net/cate...turn-applique/

sailsablazin

I made a Dresden Plate square on Craftsy Free BOM and didn't use applique at all.. You might want to take a look at that class.