oh yeah I tried the curved seam. WHAT A JOKE! ok I need a lesson in person not a guess how its done. I am rarely good at trying new things like that without help. I will applique more of a curve on the sand I think just not sure how yet lol. gotta get those awful chairs sewn onto it first. its just supposed to be an interpretation but sure wish I had that book BEFORE I got started lol. hoping crossing fingers applique will do the trick .. now to learn how to applique grin..