I actually own that pattern, and have made it twice, once using hand applique and once using machine applique. It is adorable! I thought the instructions were very clear, and quite amazing how they instructed us to make sure all of the pieces never left the surface of the background. I also own the Pacific Rim Quilt Company video on how to do Nancy Chong's methods for needleturn applique, but I didn't need that DVD to get the pattern ready to sew. You can use whatever method of applique you want to sew the Giraffe Family, you don't need to buy the video, but it sure is a great video to learn exactly what you need to know to do excellent hand applique.