Back-basting applique, and front basting applique, and sewn on direct applique:
Stems seem to go on easier if they are just sewn on from the front, but I had a bunch of tiny circles in a cluster, and I chose a back baste for that. Used one intact scrap of fabric for most of the cluster (cut them after they were basted from the back), and later added a few circles that had been too close to others to allow for any seam allowance. I like this method better than basting around pre-cut circle and drawing the seam allowance in, under, and pressing flat before attatching. The florals also seem to come together better when the stem is sewn down first, even if some leaves tuck in behind. I've found it hard to sew down the stem exactly in the correct place. They seem to meander a bit on their own.
Because I've been working from both sides, I had to mark the motif on both sides of the base fabric. Although I have't run across anyone who advocates doing so, I think the work progresses much more smoothly if the design is visible on both sides - aids in precision. The scrap of linen I'm practicing with is a PITA to draw lines on. Am using a water soluble marker, but should have spray starched it beforehand (although that would have required dragging out the iron). I rigged an old window pane over a desk lamp set on the floor for a light box. That set-up will need considerable improvement if I decide to do more of this.
Started out today with a copy of part of a design from Kemball's book. One leaf ended up floating in space away from the stem. Actually, nothing at all turned out good. I think a First Grader could have done better. Results improved after sketching out my own design (or, at least there was nothing better to compare it to). Very time consuming way to decorate fabric, but I like the way it looks.