Pressing Sheets

I have been sewing for awhile now and one of the things I love to do is applique. See one of my wallhangings below...
What I just found out is what a "pressing sheet" is and what you use it for. I can't believe no one told me about this little jewel! Cost is not cheap (about $15 but if you have a coupon for JoAnn's or somewhere you can get it cheaper.)
Here's step by step easy directions on how to use it:
1. Cut out your applique pieces that you will be working with.

 

2. Here is the sheet I am using today. Bought at my LQS.

 

3. Another pressing sheet from Fons and Porter that you can buy at JoAnns.

 

4. Peel off the back of your Heat & Bond from your fabric.

 

5. Now the fun part! Place your pressing sheet over your fabric. You will be able to see it quite clearly. If you have a pattern that is sized correctly for your applique, you can place it under your pressing sheet and place your applique pieces in the correct spots. Since my pattern is small, I am just using my block to make sure I place my pieces not too close to the edge of the fabric so I will have a good seam allowance.

 

6. Place your applique pieces onto the pressing sheet how you want them.

 

7. Iron your applique pieces together.

 

8. Let cool and then peel your applique off your pressing sheet. Since it is now one piece, it should stay just how you want it!

 

9 Put the appliqued piece on your fabric and then press with the iron like you would any applique. With it now being just one piece it is so much easier to iron!

 

I wish I would have known about pressing sheets when I was making this quilt a couple of years ago!