Is there a LQS near you that has classes? If you are a people person that would probably be the best. Of you could ask at a quilt guild meeting for others who do/or want to learn appliques with you.
If you are good about learning on your own or being self motivated, there are a variety of online tutes. A friend even bought some DVD's so she could learn at her own pace in her TV room.
Me: I'm a people person who does best in groups. I just don't cut well in groups because I get distracted then.
Have fun.
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