Close ups of appliqué

These might look like two of the same photos but one has a really clear image at the bottom of the shot, the other is quite good all over.
I was asked about how I manipulated the fabric whilst it was attached to the top. I only had to go one side at a time as I mirror imaged the stitch for the inside of the appliqué pieces. This did mean each piece had two stops and starts but it would have been almost impossible otherwise.
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The thread I used was Sew Art invisible in both top and bottom. I have found I can use it in the bobbin if I wind it on very slowly and only fill the bobbin ¼ full.