come on littlehud! Don't bail before you bite the thread!!LOL I am actually enjoying the needleturn applique...love the way it looks and I love the fact I have something to travel w/me on the go! Who'd ever think I'd like this...but, I so secretly do! I thought there was some major secret to it or something..read different ways and just confused myself further...it is awesome and when I get my project/quilt done I am going to just hug and hug it! I am presently appliq. the quilt pattern of 'when the cold wind blows'...awesome!! Lov'n it..and, you would too! Watch their dvd..and, you will go...'oh'...(or, 'duh' like I did!)....LOL Skeat