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Got a dumb question for you......
What is the brand of the "non-woven fusible" you use? There are SOOOO many types and choices that I sometimes wish Eleanor would package her own brand so I could get just what she's using! HA! The one I see Eleanor using doesn't appear to have a paper backing so I guess the fusible material is only on one side. HELP

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Fusible stabilizer is another name for fusible interfacing. I normally use Pellon brand as I am familiar with how it reacts to my sewing and pressing methods. Any of it will work. The fusible side is the one with the rough little glue dots. I use the sheerest weight one for this applique technique so you don't have bulky edge seams.

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If your fabric is fraying, it is probably due to the fact that there is a bias area on your applique. This happens often when you are using curved pieces. EX: going from crosswise to lengthwise grain you have some bias areas. One solution to this: USE A VERY FINE LINE of fray check, or fabric glue on the very edge of the fabric, let it dry. Most dry clear, test a sample first. Most of the time the stitching will cover the fray check or fabric glue. Hope this helps!