I bought a new machine last November and my machine dealer told me about this BOM. I immediately signed up! This was the year that I wanted to stretch my abilities and know-how. It certainly is doing that! Yes, it demonstrates machine fusible applique, focuses on using those decorative stitches, yes you purchase additional feet and attachments for your machine and learn how to use them . While I am enjoying the process, it forces me to slow down and pay attention! I can chain piece all day long but this project really does challenge my patience ..in a good way. It takes me the entire month to get my block done! I do work on other projects in between steps.
Fortunately I have tons of batik scraps so it is not as "expensive" to buy fabric. The feet and attachments do drive up the cost but hey, might as well learn some new techniques!
sandy