I have never been an enthusiastic embroidery person either, but when a granddaughter begs for a particular quilt, what do you do? You can see I have left a center block in the top open for an inscription. Then note I am just getting started on the border which requires many scattered applique pieces and thus embroidery to finish and enhance the applique pieces. It may not be perfect, but it is the best I can do without a lot of practice.