I agree with all the suggestions listed above. I would find a used book of Eleanor Burns QIAD Sunbonnet Sue book. You can even buy the pre-printed fusible. If you have a blanket stitch on your DSM, that is the best and easiest way to applique. Just take you time and don't press the petal to the metal. Here are the pre-printed interfacing. Not bad price for getting 4 Sues from 1 panel.
http://sunbonnetsue.com/64b2b/produc...roducts_id=538
You can also set the blocks on point which will make it so that you can finish the quilts with less blocks. Use rick rack and trims to decorate the dress. Good Luck.