Hi, saw your posting about the sail boat, looks like paper pieced and that's easy on that design. Take your block size and say it's 6" or 7", cut 2 pieces for the size your using, then trim to triangles for the shape of sails, then cut bottom part to that shape 6-7 inches long then trim to shape. Pin to block and applique the pieces on to your block in the center, use a blanket stitch to applique with and it's done. You can do hand applique for the blanket stitch too if your machine doesn't have the blanket stitch. You don't have to turn under the raw edges either if you use a blanket stitch wide enough to cover edge. I've done a lot of applique & blanket stitching and it's very easy. It does not have to be true to size, your blanket stitch covers a multitude of sizing problems. You'll do great..Good luck.
jigs