I used to always use Wonder Under, because I liked the lightness of it, but have had some problems with it. I used it on my most recent quilt. I find it sometimes allows the applique to come off before I can get it stitched down especially really small or narrow pieces, and doesn't protect the edges from fraying as well as Steam a Seam 2. I find Steam a Seam 2 makes is just a little thicker and sometimes that is a negative, but I still think I would choose it for raw edge applique now.

I haven't tried Steam a Seam light--I'll have to give that a test. I like to use the narrowest of edge stitches, usually zig zag, and sometimes, if I use Wonder Under, it sometimes frays in spots when I wash the quilt after completing it, necessitating additional stitches, which makes the back less appealing and makes a more noticeable edge.

I use Elmer's washable glue, which I heat set, for turned edge applique to baste it until I stitch it.

I also like the SAS2 it is just the easiest to use Cher Massachusetts

I have almost always used Wonder-Under and have had good results. I recently bought some Misty-Fuse (from a bolt) - no directions! I found that it gave my fabrics the nicest feel, but it's so light that it was easy to lose track of stray bits. Somehow, they always ended up where I least wanted them, like on the bottom of my iron.
I am making a new quilt and, after seeing Melinda Bula on TQS the other day, I decided to use Steam-a-Seam 2. While I love that it is sticky and easy to reposition, it has not been without some difficulty. In cutting out my shapes, the sticky side seemed to want to stick to my scissors blades and to other parts of the same fused fabric sheet. I ended up leaving the paper on the reverse side until I had the shapes cut out and that works much better. It seems to work particularly well at keeping the raw edge from fraying even a little bit.

I am using Ricky's Stable Stuff on a BOM that has some applique blocks. I use 505 Spray to attach it to the fabric before cutting out the final shape. When I position it on the block I use a glue stick.

I like the idea that when I wash the quilt, it will act like another thin layer of batting. Though I haven't washed the quilt yet, so don't know exactly what it is going to do.

Jean in Windsor, ON

I like to use Wonder Under. It stitches nicely, plays nicely, and has a nice hand, not very stiff. Misty Fuse is great, but because it is not on a backing, it is a little different to work with, but it also has a nice hand.

Maggie in E. Central Illinois

I remember what I wanted to ask in the first place! Does this come on the large bolts or just the small packages? I'm doing a t-shirt quilt for my cousin, and I just need the fusible on the one side and I thought depending upon how large the t-shirt logo is I might need something bigger than the 8 x 11 type packages.
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Joan

The nice thing about Steam-a-Seam 2 is that you can move the pieces around on your design wall before fusing them down, and they'll stay where you put them. I think both Steam-a-Seam and Steam-a-Seam 2 come in Lite versions.

Anne in Vancouver, Canada

I've been wondering about the best fusible. I've read all the posts here, thank you. So for machine applique with fusible, steam a steam 2 is the one to use, is the lite also 2 sided? and is Ricky's stable stuff ironable or do we have to baste it on the back side?
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Joan

steam a seam 2 is double sided.
The light is a lighter web and does not make as thick a layer as the regular steam a seam 2

Carla

What is the difference between:

Steam a Seam
Steam a Seam light
Steam a Seam 2?

Lynn

I tried Heat and Bond and didn't like it for the same reasons. I am now using Steam A Seam Lite with better results. I still want to try Ricky's Stable Stuff but I have lots of Steam A Seam to use up first.

I've been using Ricky's Stable Stuff and like it alot. When you wash it it pretty much dissolves and becomes very soft. Stitches very nicely. Course this is for turned under applique. I haven't done any raw edge yet, so..............

There are also two types of Heat & Bond. I think the "craft" stuff is heavier and not meant to be sewn through but the regular H & B can take the needle.

I don't applique much but the Floriana product from one of our recent TQS shows looks interesting. The guest also used gluestick rather than fusible. Don't know if that applies to your project however.

happy sewing.

I agree, Steam a seam 2 works great, if you have multiple layers you might want to try steam a seam 2 lite..... less bulk.

Carla