I'd been collecting patterns for years for raw edge applique. I've seen McKenna Ryan do her thing on t.v. and I love the cuteness of her creations. I particularly like the bird & birdhouse blocks. None of her stuff is priced to fit my budget.
Finally last year I did my first fusible/raw edge creation; the quilt is very cute and turned out well, but I was shocked to find that I HATE the process ... everything about it. I'll just stick with needle turn applique from now on; I love to do that.