I have spent the past couple of days reading about how to do applique and watching videos and practicing on some flower blocks. I have figured out I really do like hand applique and can do a fairly decent job with needleturn as long as I fingerpress first. That really seems to make a big difference for me. I haven't had many problems with softly rounded curves and did finally figure out the sharp points after many tries. I have practiced on hearts and can get the bottom point but still struggle with the inner point at the top. It seems I can't ever get a sharp point there - it is always slightly rounded. But, I am making progress and figure by the time this quilt is done I'll be a pro.