And I'm going to the experts for the answers. :-D The more I read the quilting mags, the more questions I have; and also surfing the sites. I ran across 'leader fabric' on a store site. What is that? And what is Baltimore appliqué? How is it different from regular appliqué? Lastly, what is the 'ladder stitch?' In the latest issue of Am. Patchwork & Quilting, someone said she uses the ladder stitch for hand appliqué, and is almost invisible. Can someone tell me what that is? :?: And thanks in advance for your help! ;)