I am new to all of this, but learned to do the raw-edge machine applique in a class I took at JoAnn Fabrics. I really liked that, but don't know if you would consider that real applique. I am also working on a Hawaiian block and have been struggling with, trying to teach myself the needle turn method. So far, I think I prefer the machine method because it is much faster. So, if that would qualify, I'd be interested.