I can identify with this, I was too afraid to machine applique. Don't really like needle turn, but I love blanket stitch. Last weekend, had 3 month old grandson for the whole weekend. Mum had been having a bad time, so decided to make a reindeer of Kadens hands and feet. Not wnough time to handsew, so had to just jump in on the machine.And it was fun!! Not only did I machine applique, but alo did some FMQ, which also scares me. Just jump on in and start. It'll be fine, and I'm sure you can do it...
I'll try and add a pic of Kadens reindeer.
Kaden modeling as a reindeer
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