Originally Posted by Pieces2

This pattern is for someone advanced in applique.
Not a pattern for a beginner. If you are a beginner and try such a complicated pattern I'm afraid you may not finish the quilt or
muddle through and not be satisfied with the finished quilt top. A lot of time, work and money will go into applique quilt.
Be sure you are up to the challenge. I would do some smaller project until I can advance to this pattern.