I believe they are to be pieced also Anna. I prefer pieced just because they wash so much better.. no fraying. Applique is good if its turned but not many of us have that skill or that time. Machine applique/fused is perfect for wall hangings or something that you dont really wash much or if at all. Just my humble opinion. Oh shush up humble isnt usually a word associated with the brat but what the heck it sounded good when I wrote it.
here is my grand news of the day: TODAY IS BATIK BLOCK DAY thats right I will sew away on a few blocks this morning. I am only good for three blocks per day so by tomorrow one set will be done. patting my back, grand job brat grand job! then I am packing again. oh boy I love packing. a whole bunch I love it. can't wait. its exciting I know it is. yippee. (groan).