Originally Posted by thepolyparrot

Do you want to do hand applique or machine?

I'm just learning the starch method of preparing pieces for applique and I'm sewing them by hand - I'm also getting the hang of needle-turn applique - but I'm using very simple patterns for that, so far.

The starch method is amazing because you get such precise and consistent shapes. I'm still not very good at it, but I'm happy with my progress so far. :)