My weekend project. .... i ended up machine sewing the cats but the material puckered. Oh well. I don't think machine quilting is my thing. I'll try hand applique next. I bought some spray starch and brush so I will try that method next.
Here is my results from machine applique. There is a dark brown small border around the cats and a wider ivory tonal. The backing will be the same dark brown and I'll probably overlap it for the binding.