I have sewed for many years and like doing the handwork. I recently completed a sunbonnet sue for our new grandaughter that the dr now announced is a boy ! LOL but our daughter says she will still use it because it has fabrics from all the women in her life. It was my first total applique..sure its not perfect and I will improve but in my eyes its beautiful. Will post pic soon. Looking forward to tips from others on their applique. I use Do-Sew as a backing then turn my pieces; it gives them dimension. Happy appliqueing !