I took a machine applique class this summer and the teacher's applique was beautiful. She taught us to do applique using invisible thread on top and colored on bottom. She used the smallest stitch possible and just barely caught the edge of the applique. Her work is outstanding. She used the freezer method so all her edges are turned. I haven't been able to try her method out yet but am hoping to soon. I did a quilt using Eddies method and it turned out very nice.