toverly I don't know if you were addressing me or Carriem but I will answer regarding my Dear Jane. I have the book and the software and if I can paper piece I will, if I have to make templates then I will and if I have to hand applique I try and avoid it for as long as possible. That is why it is taking me so long
And I am making the Storm at Sea sashings so they are taking me longer than I expected.