I've made many of McKenna's patterns, a few block kits but most of the time use my own fabrics. I blanket stitch around my appliques. They are patterns that often appeal to guys, outdoorsy, the bed quilts have held up just fine. I don't make wall hangings. I use lots of wall hanging patterns & turn them into queen/king sized bed quilts. Fusible ( raw edge) applique stitched down last just fine. I've been a big fan of her patterns for well over 10 years.